RIVER FISHING

Campbell River Late-Season Salmon Fishing

Late season chum fishing offers an unforgettable experience

Chum salmon are the unsung heroes of the angling world. Large and aggressive, these salmon often save the day for anglers when the search for more “noteworthy” salmon species comes up short. An experience with a hot chum salmon will change most fishermen’s notion of its value as a sport fish.  Campbell River’s salmon fishing history may have shined on the Chinook, but never should the pursuit of Chum salmon be overlooked.

Campbell River is well placed to offer anglers a tremendous chum salmon experience, especially in the fall when other species of salmon have passed. The town is central to many prime fishing grounds, areas well-known and defined by generations of previous anglers.

Ocean-fresh chum salmon are much like Coho in appearance and size, averaging 10 to 15 pounds. In the fall, as they approach coastal rivers in preparation for spawning, chum salmon travel in big schools and aggressively strike at lures and flies. Anglers who find themselves in the midst of a fast school of chum salmon will not forget the experience.

Lastly, ocean chum makes great table fare. They smoke well and are great on the barbecue.