British Columbia · Canada

Thompson River BC fishing forecast

Name: Thompson River BC
Address: British Columbia, CA

63 Good of 100

Thompson River BC is a freshwater fishing spot in British Columbia, Canada. Anglers here target Chinook Salmon, Steelhead, Rainbow Trout. The most productive months are typically May, June, July, August, September, October.

Quick answer

Best monthsMay, June, July, August

Top speciesChinook Salmon, Steelhead, Rainbow Trout

Score now63/100

Local rulesCanada

Today’s verdict

In line with this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most

Water temperature+15.0Wind+12.0Barometric pressure+4.4

Pressure trend

Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 23, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Thompson River BC

Thompson River BC currently scores 63 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 15.7 °C. 6 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +15.0: how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Wind +12.0: surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Barometric pressure +4.4: falling pressure often triggers feeding
Pre-storm bite +2.4: the classic feed before heavy weather
Moon phase +2.0: lunar feeding rhythm
Thermocline +1.5: a defined layer stacks fish at one depth

What’s biting now

The model expects today: bull-trout, kokanee-salmon, cutthroat-trout, lake-sturgeon, white-sturgeon, common-carp, european-carp-entry, dolly-varden

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Bite windows

Moon

Waxing Gibbous · 82% lit

Solunar day rating

50 / 100

Best months for Thompson River BC:

Score history at this spot

7 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-08-11, 67/100

About this spot

Water type

River · Freshwater

Rivers are flow-driven. Fish the seams, eddies, and structure where current breaks, where fish hold to conserve energy and ambush bait.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · estuary

What you can catch

Chinook Salmon

Oncorhynchus tshawytscha
Steelhead

Oncorhynchus mykiss
Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

Best months by species at Thompson River BC

Chinook SalmonOncorhynchus tshawytscha
SteelheadOncorhynchus mykiss
Rainbow TroutOncorhynchus mykiss

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.