Campbell River BC fishing forecast
Campbell River BC is a saltwater fishing spot in NE Pacific, Canada. Anglers here target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Atlantic Halibut. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September.
Today’s verdict
Ranks #132 of 437 spots FishRadar scored worldwide today
Trending up — 7 points above this spot’s 7-day average
Score confidence ±4 points, from 8 live signals
The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.
Current conditions
| Sea surface temp | 16.9 °C |
|---|---|
| Wind | 7 km/h from W |
| Wave height | 0.3 m at 1 s |
| Current | 0.04 m/s toward N |
| Pressure | 1022 hPa |
| Depth | 37 m |
| Cloud cover | 10% |
| Chlorophyll | 8.99 mg/m³ |
| Salinity | 26.0 PSU |
| Mixed-layer depth | 10 m |
| UV index | 0 |
| Wind sea | 0.0 m at 0 s |
| Ground swell | 0.0 m at 1 s from SW |
| Current shear (surface vs 50 m) | 0.04 → 0.00 m/s |
Nearest buoy: Sentry Shoal (23 km): water 16.9 °C, waves 0.3 m
The water here is 1.5 °C warmer than the September average of 15.4 °C. Warmer-than-normal water pushes cool-water species deeper and brings warm-water species in earlier than the calendar suggests. The water is mixed to about 39.4 m, with the thermocline below that.
Updated 1 h ago.
What the score means at Campbell River BC
Campbell River BC currently scores 79 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 16.9 °C. 8 forecast signals are active in this score.
- Water temperature +25.0
- how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
- Waves +9.0
- swell energy stirring the water column
- Wind +8.0
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Thermal front +7.0
- temperature edges concentrate bait and predators
- Chlorophyll +5.4
- plankton density — the base of the food chain
- Current +4.3
- moving water concentrates bait
What’s biting now
The model expects today: coho-salmon, chinook-salmon, rockfish, pacific-halibut, chum-salmon, sockeye-salmon, pink-salmon, lingcod
Bite windows
Best months for Campbell River BC:
Score history at this spot
30 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-08-15, 83/100
19 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
About this spot
Channels concentrate moving water and strong tidal flow. The bite often picks up at slack water and through the first hour of the flood or ebb.
Approximate bottom depth: 37 m
Access & shore
Fishable from shore · offshore-only
What you can catch
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Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
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Oncorhynchus kisutch
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Hippoglossus hippoglossus
Best months by species at Campbell River BC
| Chinook SalmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coho SalmonOncorhynchus kisutch | ||||||||||||
| Atlantic HalibutHippoglossus hippoglossus |
Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.
Local regulations
Licensing:
- saltwater-recreational — residents A recreational (tidal/marine) fishing licence issued by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is required. Licences are region-specific (e.g. the BC Tidal Waters Sport Fishing Licence on the Pacific coast). Obtain them through the National Recreational Licensing System., non-residents Non-residents need the same DFO recreational tidal/marine licence for the relevant region.
- freshwater-recreational — residents Inland/freshwater angling licences are issued by each province or territory, not by DFO. Rules, seasons and fees vary by province., non-residents Non-residents need the relevant provincial/territorial freshwater angling licence.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Canadian recreational fishing rules vary by region, province/territory and species, and are set by Fisheries and Oceans Canada (marine) and provincial authorities (inland). Always verify current rules with DFO at dfo-mpo.gc.ca and your provincial authority before fishing.
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Frequently asked questions
What fish can you catch at Campbell River BC?
Anglers at Campbell River BC target Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon and Atlantic Halibut.
When is the best time to fish Campbell River BC?
The most productive months at Campbell River BC are typically May, June, July, August, September.
What is the fishing forecast for Campbell River BC right now?
Campbell River BC currently scores 79 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.
Can you fish Campbell River BC from shore?
Yes — Campbell River BC is fishable from shore (offshore-only).
Is the thermocline set up at Campbell River BC right now?
Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.
How deep is the water at Campbell River BC?
The scored point sits over roughly 37 m of water. Depth shapes which species hold here and how the thermocline forms.
Fishing guides for this spot
- How to Catch Salmon: Kings, Coho, and SockeyeHow to Catch Pacific Halibut: The Barn Door of the North PacificHow to Read Tides for Fishing
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.