Chinook Salmon Regulations in Campbell River, B.C. As of July 12, we got word from DFO about Chinook salmon retention for area 13, which is the closest fishing area to Campbell River. From July 15 to August 31, 2024, each angler can keep: One (1) Chinook salmon per person per day 62 cm minimum…
2024 Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Award Four years in a row . . . proud to again be the recipient of the Trip Advisor Traveller’s Choice Award. All thanks go to my fantastic clients. Thanks for the reviews! 2024 Chinook (King) Salmon Retention We’ve been keeping Chinook salmon (one per day) in Area 15-5 in…
July 2023 Chinook Salmon Retention We’ve just received word from the DFO about Chinook salmon retention in Area 13. To date, we’ve been allowed to keep one Chinook per day in a portion of Area 15-5 around Toba Inlet, which is about an hour and twenty minutes drive by boat from Campbell River. As of…
July 2022 Chinook Salmon Retention Catch and release fishing has been excellent lately, but the retention opportunities have been limited. Here’s the lowdown on keeping Chinook salmon this summer in the Campbell River area. July 15 – Aug 31 One (1) Chinook salmon per person per day 62 cm minimum size 80 cm maximum size…
Coho Salmon Retention September 2022 DFO has modified the retention regulations for Coho in areas 13, 14, and subareas 15-2 to 15-6 for the month of September 2022. During September, anglers in the above areas can keep two (2) coho per day, of which one may be unmarked (wild). Previously, the daily limit was also…
Retention of Wild Coho Salmon Effective September 14, 2021, anglers will be able to keep one hatchery coho and one wild coho per day up until the end of September in certain areas. DFO sent out Fishery Notice FN0935 on September 14th. It says that in Areas 13, 14 and Subareas 15-2 to 15-6, between…