Launching in Campbell River

[bigbruce]

Haven't launched in Campbell River and am wondering what the options are. I have a 2101 Striper and need a fairly steep/deep ramp.
Any insights would be appreciated.

 

[Fish Assassin]

Salmon Point or Discovery Marina are really your only two choices.

 

[bigbruce]

Thanks, Owen.

 

[Fish Assassin]

You can also launch at Browns Bay but some would rather launch at Discovery and run up by boat.

 

[gungadin]

Salmon point would be my second choice, the ramp is extremly steep, you need an excellent park brake and 4x4 to be sure at a low tide.
The Discovery Harbour Marina down by the Tyee Spit has the best site in town, imo, lots of water at low tide, and a not too steep grooved ramp. Lots of parking as well.
Do not confuse it the Discovery Marina by the ferry dock which does not have a launch site.

 

[bigbruce]

I've done a whole bunch of work on my boat over the winter and wanted to do a bit of a shakedown trip. I've never fished the Hump and thought launching in CR would be the best option. I understand there can be tide issues at both Salmon Point and Pacific Playgrounds. Sounds like Discovery Park Marina might be the best option for what I want to do.

 

[Tide Up]

BigBruce

I have the same boat and have launched at Pacific and Salmon Point and I prefer Salmon Point but yes you must watch tides, also what has already been posted the launch at Discovery Marine by the Tyee Spit is the best