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Coastal Island Fishing Adventures welcomes you to Campbell River. As we enter the third week of July fishing has been steady good population of Chinooks averaging 12 – 25lbs with a some tipping the scale 30lb plus range. With the Green Can, Francisco Pt area being pretty consistent anywhere 120 – 250 in depths find the bait!! The hump & Shelter Point have all been producing nice fish on the ebb drift or the CCD on the end of the flood again depending on where you’re sitting 150 – 250 in depth. Bates Beach first and last light but remember those tide changes in the middle of the day can produce as well. Tomic Plugs #500, #639, #602 in 5 & 6”.  Spoons again 4 – 6” Cop Car, Green/Silver etc and let’s not for get Good old Army Truck, Jack Smith, MJ, especially in the cuddle fish. As for North of the Narrows Deepwater, Browns Bay, Green-sea Bay, hull point etc  Chinook fishing has been picking up  with fish from 10- 40lbs!! Flasher Anchovy one of my favorites, cut plug herring, flasher hootchie all a solid bet!! Fishing will continue to pick up in the straights over next week or so starting to see some Pinks, few more Coho in the mix.  As for Sockeye no word yet should know something in the next couple weeks. Be sure to check us out on Face Book! Until next time Tight Lines & Good Fishing! It’s time to go fishing!  Space is filling, be sure to book early to avoid disappointment.  We look forward to seeing you in 2017!

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Coastal Island Fishing Adventures welcomes you to Campbell River. As we enter the second week of June fishing has continued to pick up with a good population of Chinooks averaging 10 – 17lbs with a some tipping the scale 25lb range. With the Green Can, Francisco Pt area being pretty consistent anywhere 120 – 250 in depths find the bait!! The Lighthouse, hump & Shelter Point have all been producing nice fish on the ebb drift or the CCD on the end of the flood again depending on where you’re sitting 150 – 250 in depth. The outer Islands, Bates Beach have been steady usually first and last light but remember those tide changes in the middle of the day can produce as well. Tomic Plugs #500, #639, #602 in 5 & 6”. Spoons again 4 – 6” Cop Car, Green/Silver etc and let’s not for get Good old Army Truck, Jack Smith, MJ, especially in the cuddle fish. As for North of the Narrows Deepwater, Browns Bay, Green-sea Bay etc has had fish, Flasher Anchovy one of my favorites and will continue to pick up over the next few weeks. Since the opening of Lingcod & Rock Fish on the 1st of May we have had great success with lingcod up to 25lbs this adds some “reel” excitement to a great day on the water. Be sure to check us out on Face Book! Until next time Tight Lines & Good Fishing! It’s time to go fishing! Space is filling, be sure to book early to avoid disappointment. We look forward to seeing you in 2017!

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May is the kick off to another fishing season in Campbell River! Reports from outer islands & mainland inlets, Twin Islands, Louis Channel, has really picked up with some excellent days. Little further south Bates Beach, Sentry Shoals has produced some nice fish over the past couple weeks. For those wanting to stay closer to home the lighthouse/hump on the ebb with long drifts keeping the gear just off the bottom. The fish are in the 10 – 20 lb range 5” Tomic plugs & 5/6” Spoons also working very well.

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Despite the crazy weather being a big challenge this past week there really has not been much for boat activity to get a good feel for things. The fishing overall has been pretty good with some days and tides better than others; fish are in the 10 – 15lb range with a few close to twenty pounds.

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Happy New Year Everyone!! Despite the weather being a challenge the fishing overall been pretty good the last couple weeks with some really nice winter fish in the 10 – 15lb range with a few close to twenty pounds.

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