Best Days to Book

Live marine weather forecasts for Denman & Hornby Islands. We track the conditions so you get the best experience on the water.

What's Happening Right Now

🎣 Fishing This Month

  • Spring salmon heating up
  • Lingcod
  • Halibut

🐋 Wildlife & Sightseeing

  • Bigg's orcas
  • Southern Resident orcas
  • Humpback whales
  • Chrome Island lighthouse
  • Pigeon Guillemots
  • Pacific Loons

16-Day Forecast

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Saturday
May 30
Overcast
🌡️ 16° / 9°C
💨 15 km/h (gusts 30)
🌊 0.2m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Solid day for both fishing and sightseeing with light winds and calm seas.

Good conditions for fishing with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active. Winds are light and manageable at 14.8 km/h.

Overcast skies are ideal for wildlife viewing, and calm seas make for a pleasant trip to Chrome Island and Norris Rocks.

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Sunday
May 31
Overcast
🌡️ 22° / 7°C
💨 10 km/h (gusts 30)
🌊 0.2m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (85)

Captain Pat: Ideal conditions with calm seas and warm weather for all activities.

Excellent conditions for Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut fishing with minimal wind and calm seas.

Warm temperatures and light winds make for a perfect day to explore Chrome Island and spot Bigg's orcas and humpback whales.

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Monday
June 1
Overcast
🌡️ 27° / 9°C
💨 8 km/h
🌊 0.3m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (90) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (95)

Captain Pat: Best conditions of the week — calm seas and warm weather make this day unbeatable.

Outstanding day for fishing with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active. Winds are nearly calm at 7.6 km/h.

Perfect conditions with warm temperatures and calm seas for exploring Norris Rocks and spotting marine wildlife.

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Tuesday
June 2
Overcast
🌡️ 25° / 12°C
💨 11 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (90)

Captain Pat: Another excellent day with calm seas and light winds.

Great day for fishing with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active. Winds are light at 11 km/h and seas are calm.

Warm temperatures and calm seas make this an excellent day for spotting Bigg's orcas and humpbacks near Chrome Island.

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Wednesday
June 3
Overcast
🌡️ 22° / 13°C
💨 11 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (85)

Captain Pat: Solid day with light winds and comfortable seas for all activities.

Very good conditions for fishing with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active. Winds are light at 10.5 km/h.

Overcast skies and calm seas are ideal for wildlife viewing near Norris Rocks and Chrome Island.

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Thursday
June 4
Overcast
🌡️ 18° / 12°C
💨 11 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (80)

Captain Pat: Comfortable day with light winds and good fishing opportunities.

Good conditions for fishing with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active. Winds are manageable at 11.2 km/h.

Overcast skies and calm seas make for a pleasant day to spot Bigg's orcas and sea lions near Norris Rocks.

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Friday
June 5
Overcast
🌡️ 21° / 11°C
💨 10 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (85)

Captain Pat: Light winds and calm seas make this a strong day for both fishing and sightseeing.

Excellent conditions for fishing with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active. Winds are light at 10 km/h.

Overcast skies and calm seas make for a great day to explore Chrome Island and spot marine wildlife.

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Saturday
June 6
Light drizzle
🌡️ 16° / 9°C
💨 10 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: Light drizzle and calm seas make this a decent day overall.

Good conditions for fishing with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active. Light drizzle and calm seas won't deter keen anglers.

Sightseeing is possible but drizzle may dampen the experience. Wildlife near Norris Rocks should still be visible.

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Sunday
June 7
Overcast
🌡️ 19° / 6°C
💨 12 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Good (65) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (60)

Captain Pat: Gusty winds could create some chop, but conditions are manageable.

Fishing is acceptable with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active, though gusts up to 21.6 km/h may create some chop.

Sightseeing is possible but gusty winds may make conditions less comfortable for guests.

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Monday
June 8
Light drizzle
🌡️ 17° / 7°C
💨 14 km/h
🌧️ 0.6mm
🎣 Fishing: Good (60) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (55)

Captain Pat: Light drizzle and gusts make this a marginal day for most activities.

Fishing is possible with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active, though light drizzle and gusts may create minor discomfort.

Sightseeing is marginal due to drizzle and gusty winds. Wildlife viewing may still be worthwhile near Chrome Island.

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Tuesday
June 9
Overcast
🌡️ 22° / 10°C
💨 9 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (90)

Captain Pat: Calm seas and light winds make this an excellent day for all activities.

Excellent day for fishing with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active. Winds are calm at 9.2 km/h.

Warm temperatures and calm seas make for a perfect day to spot Bigg's orcas and humpbacks near Norris Rocks.

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Wednesday
June 10
Clear sky
🌡️ 28° / 10°C
💨 8 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (90) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (100)

Captain Pat: Ideal conditions with clear skies and calm seas for all activities.

Outstanding day for fishing with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active. Winds are nearly calm at 7.5 km/h.

Clear skies and calm seas make for a perfect day to explore Chrome Island and spot marine wildlife.

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Thursday
June 11
Clear sky
🌡️ 31° / 15°C
💨 8 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (95) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (100)

Captain Pat: Best day of the stretch — perfect for fishing and sightseeing alike.

Exceptional day for fishing with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active. Winds are nearly calm at 7.7 km/h.

Perfect conditions with clear skies and calm seas for wildlife viewing and photography near Chrome Island.

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Friday
June 12
Overcast
🌡️ 25° / 14°C
💨 11 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (85)

Captain Pat: Comfortable day with light winds and good wildlife opportunities.

Great day for fishing with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active. Winds are light at 10.8 km/h.

Overcast skies and calm seas make for a pleasant day to spot Bigg's orcas and humpbacks near Norris Rocks.

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Saturday
June 13
Overcast
🌡️ 17° / 14°C
💨 5 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (90)

Captain Pat: Calm winds and overcast skies make this a strong day for all activities.

Excellent conditions for fishing with Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut active. Winds are calm at 4.9 km/h.

Overcast skies and calm seas make for a great day to explore Norris Rocks and spot marine wildlife.

Unavailable Days

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Fri, May 29
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Weather forecasts cover the next 16 days. For trips further out, contact Captain Pat directly — he'll check conditions closer to your trip date.

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