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

  • Peak Spring salmon & early Coho
  • Lingcod
  • Bottom fish
  • Pink salmon (odd years)

🐋 Wildlife & Sightseeing

  • Bigg's orcas
  • Southern Resident orcas
  • Humpback whales breaching off Hornby
  • Chrome Island lighthouse
  • Best visibility
  • Tree Island

16-Day Forecast

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Thursday
July 9
Overcast
🌡️ 20° / 13°C
💨 12 km/h
🌊 0.0m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Calm seas and light winds make for a solid day on the water.

Very good fishing conditions with light winds at 12.4 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are plentiful this season.

A great day for sightseeing with light winds and overcast skies. Expect excellent wildlife viewing, including orcas and humpbacks.

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Friday
July 10
Light drizzle
🌡️ 21° / 13°C
💨 11 km/h
🌊 0.2m waves
🌧️ 0.7mm
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) 🐋 Sightseeing: Fair (50)

Captain Pat: Drizzle and overcast skies, but fishing conditions remain good.

Light drizzle won't deter the fish, and winds are manageable at 10.7 km/h. A good day for keen anglers targeting salmon and bottom fish.

Sightseeing is less ideal due to drizzle and overcast skies. Wildlife is still abundant for those who don't mind the damp.

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Saturday
July 11
Overcast
🌡️ 19° / 9°C
💨 13 km/h
🌊 0.2m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: Light winds and calm seas make for a good day overall.

Good fishing conditions with light winds at 12.8 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are active.

A solid day for sightseeing with overcast skies and calm waters. Wildlife viewing should be rewarding.

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Sunday
July 12
Overcast
🌡️ 22° / 8°C
💨 11 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (90)

Captain Pat: Ideal conditions for both fishing and sightseeing.

Outstanding fishing conditions with light winds at 11.1 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are plentiful.

An excellent day for sightseeing with calm waters and good visibility. Expect great views of orcas, humpbacks, and more.

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Monday
July 13
Overcast
🌡️ 25° / 11°C
💨 10 km/h
🌊 0.3m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Calm and overcast, excellent for fishing and good for sightseeing.

Very good fishing conditions with light winds at 10 km/h and calm seas. A great day to target salmon and bottom fish.

Sightseeing is great with overcast skies and calm waters. Wildlife activity is high this time of year.

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Tuesday
July 14
Overcast
🌡️ 17° / 13°C
💨 8 km/h
🌊 0.2m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (85)

Captain Pat: Light winds and calm seas make for an outstanding day.

Perfect fishing conditions with very light winds at 8.2 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are abundant.

An excellent day for sightseeing with calm waters and overcast skies. Wildlife viewing should be exceptional.

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Wednesday
July 15
Overcast
🌡️ 23° / 10°C
💨 9 km/h (gusts 20)
🌊 0.3m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Light winds and calm seas, great for both activities.

Very good fishing conditions with light winds at 9 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are active.

A great day for sightseeing with calm waters and good visibility. Wildlife highlights include orcas and humpbacks.

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Thursday
July 16
Overcast
🌡️ 25° / 11°C
💨 10 km/h
🌊 0.3m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (80)

Captain Pat: Calm seas and light winds, ideal for both fishing and sightseeing.

Very good fishing conditions with light winds at 9.7 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are plentiful.

A great day for sightseeing with calm waters and excellent visibility. Expect to see orcas and humpbacks.

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Friday
July 17
Clear sky
🌡️ 25° / 12°C
💨 11 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (90)

Captain Pat: Clear skies and calm seas, perfect for all activities.

Outstanding fishing conditions with light winds at 10.5 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are abundant.

An excellent day for sightseeing with clear skies and calm waters. Wildlife viewing will be spectacular.

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Saturday
July 18
Mainly clear
🌡️ 24° / 12°C
💨 11 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (90)

Captain Pat: Clear skies and calm waters, ideal for everything.

Outstanding fishing conditions with light winds at 11 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are active.

An excellent day for sightseeing with clear skies and calm waters. Wildlife highlights include orcas and humpbacks.

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Sunday
July 19
Clear sky
🌡️ 24° / 10°C
💨 10 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (90)

Captain Pat: Calm seas and clear skies, perfect for all activities.

Outstanding fishing conditions with light winds at 10.2 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are plentiful.

An excellent day for sightseeing with clear skies and great visibility. Wildlife viewing will be exceptional.

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Monday
July 20
Clear sky
🌡️ 26° / 12°C
💨 10 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (90)

Captain Pat: Perfect conditions for both fishing and sightseeing.

Outstanding fishing conditions with light winds at 9.7 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are abundant.

An excellent day for sightseeing with clear skies and calm waters. Wildlife highlights include orcas and humpbacks.

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Tuesday
July 21
Clear sky
🌡️ 29° / 13°C
💨 8 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (90) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (95)

Captain Pat: Light winds and clear skies, couldn't ask for better conditions.

Perfect fishing conditions with very light winds at 8.2 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are active.

An outstanding day for sightseeing with clear skies, calm waters, and excellent visibility. Expect amazing wildlife encounters.

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Wednesday
July 22
Clear sky
🌡️ 34° / 16°C
💨 7 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (95) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (100)

Captain Pat: Absolutely perfect conditions for everything.

Exceptional fishing conditions with very light winds at 7.1 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are plentiful.

A perfect day for sightseeing with clear skies, calm waters, and unmatched visibility. Wildlife viewing will be unforgettable.

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Thursday
July 23
Overcast
🌡️ 32° / 19°C
💨 10 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (90) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (95)

Captain Pat: Calm seas and clear skies, a fantastic day on the water.

Perfect fishing conditions with light winds at 9.7 km/h and calm seas. Salmon and bottom fish are abundant.

An outstanding day for sightseeing with clear skies and calm waters. Expect excellent wildlife viewing opportunities.

Don't See Your Date?

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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