NE Pacific · Canada

Campbell River BC fishing forecast

Name: Campbell River BC
Address: NE Pacific, CA

53 Good of 100

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.

Quick answer

Best monthsMay, June, July, August

Top speciesChinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, Atlantic Halibut

Score now53/100

Local rulesCanada

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Today’s verdict

Trending down — 18 points below 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.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+25.0Waves+9.0Wind+8.0

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Next solunar peak

minor 04:04

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Oct 16, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Campbell River BC

Campbell River BC currently scores 53 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 11.8 °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
Chlorophyll +5.4: plankton density — the base of the food chain
Chlorophyll front +3.9: a plankton edge — classic feeding line
Current +3.4: moving water concentrates bait

What’s biting now

The model expects today: pacific-cod, steelhead, pacific-salmon-generic, kelp-greenling, striped-seaperch, cabezon, chub-mackerel, pacific-jack-mackerel

Bite windows

Moon

Waxing Crescent · 24% lit

Solunar day rating

70 / 100

Best months for Campbell River BC:

Score history at this spot

30 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-09-06, 83/100

24 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period

27 points below the same day last week

About this spot

Water type

Channel

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.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · offshore ground

What you can catch

Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Coho Salmon

Oncorhynchus kisutch
Atlantic Halibut

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

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) / Pêches et Océans Canada

Canada

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.