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 season
  • Lingcod
  • Rockfish

🐋 Wildlife & Sightseeing

  • Humpback whales returning
  • Harlequin ducks
  • Brant geese
  • Pigeon Guillemots nesting
  • Chrome Island lighthouse
  • Southern Resident orcas following salmon

16-Day Forecast

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Sunday
April 19
Overcast
🌡️ 19° / 7°C
💨 7 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (95) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (90)

Captain Pat: Outstanding conditions — calm water and light winds make this a top-tier day.

Ideal fishing conditions with calm winds under 10 km/h and glassy seas. Spring salmon and lingcod are active this time of year.

Perfect day for wildlife viewing with humpback whales returning and Southern Resident orcas potentially following salmon runs.

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Monday
April 20
Overcast
🌡️ 22° / 11°C
💨 10 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (90) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (85)

Captain Pat: Very good conditions overall — a touch of gustiness but nothing to worry about.

Light winds and smooth seas make for excellent fishing conditions. Spring salmon and lingcod are the main targets.

Great day for spotting humpback whales and nesting seabirds near Chrome Island. Winds are light and the water is calm.

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Tuesday
April 21
Light drizzle
🌡️ 20° / 10°C
💨 8 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Drizzle is manageable, and the calm seas make this a solid day for fishing.

Light drizzle and calm seas create excellent conditions for fishing Spring salmon and lingcod. Fish tend to bite well in overcast weather.

Drizzle may dampen the sightseeing experience slightly, but wildlife activity remains high with humpbacks and seabirds around.

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Wednesday
April 22
Overcast
🌡️ 20° / 7°C
💨 11 km/h (gusts 22)
🌊 0.3m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: Gusty conditions will add some chop — manageable but not ideal.

Moderate winds up to 10.8 km/h with gusts to 22 km/h create some chop, but fishing for Spring salmon and lingcod is still good.

Sightseeing is decent, though gusty winds may make it less comfortable. Wildlife activity remains strong.

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Thursday
April 23
Overcast
🌡️ 18° / 6°C
💨 9 km/h
🌊 0.3m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Good conditions overall — light winds and mild temperatures.

Light winds and manageable seas make for a good day to target Spring salmon and lingcod.

Overcast skies and calm conditions offer great opportunities for wildlife viewing near Chrome Island and Lambert Channel.

Sunday
April 26
Partly cloudy
🌡️ 21° / 9°C
💨 9 km/h
🌊 0.2m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (90) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (85)

Captain Pat: Ideal conditions with light winds and smooth seas.

Partly cloudy skies and light winds make for excellent fishing conditions. Spring salmon and lingcod are active.

Comfortable weather with clear views of Chrome Island and Lambert Channel. Wildlife activity remains high.

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Monday
April 27
Overcast
🌡️ 21° / 11°C
💨 9 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (80)

Captain Pat: Solid day with calm seas and mild weather.

Overcast skies and calm seas create great conditions for fishing Spring salmon and lingcod.

Wildlife viewing is excellent with humpbacks and seabirds active. Comfortable temperatures and light winds add to the experience.

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Tuesday
April 28
Light drizzle
🌡️ 18° / 11°C
💨 14 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: Drizzle and gusty winds will add some challenges, but still manageable.

Light drizzle and moderate winds up to 13.8 km/h create decent fishing conditions for Spring salmon and lingcod.

Drizzle and gusty winds may make sightseeing less comfortable, but wildlife activity remains strong.

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Wednesday
April 29
Overcast
🌡️ 15° / 6°C
💨 8 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Good conditions overall — light winds and calm seas.

Calm seas and light winds create good conditions for fishing Spring salmon and lingcod.

Overcast skies and smooth seas make for a comfortable day of wildlife viewing near Chrome Island.

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Thursday
April 30
Overcast
🌡️ 16° / 8°C
💨 10 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: Moderate winds and overcast skies — manageable but not ideal.

Moderate winds and overcast skies create decent fishing conditions for Spring salmon and lingcod.

Sightseeing is decent, though gusty winds may make it less comfortable. Wildlife activity remains strong.

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Friday
May 1
Overcast
🌡️ 16° / 7°C
💨 8 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (80)

Captain Pat: Great conditions for both fishing and sightseeing — calm and mild.

Light winds and calm seas provide excellent fishing conditions for Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut.

Wildlife viewing is great with Bigg's orcas, humpbacks, and nesting seabirds active near Chrome Island.

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Saturday
May 2
Overcast
🌡️ 16° / 5°C
💨 10 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: Gusty winds will add some chop — manageable but not ideal.

Moderate winds up to 9.9 km/h with gusts to 18.7 km/h create decent fishing conditions for Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut.

Sightseeing is decent, though gusty winds may make it less comfortable. Wildlife activity remains strong.

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Sunday
May 3
Overcast
🌡️ 18° / 4°C
💨 9 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (80)

Captain Pat: Ideal conditions with light winds and smooth seas.

Light winds and calm seas make for excellent fishing conditions for Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut.

Comfortable weather with clear views of Chrome Island and Lambert Channel. Wildlife activity remains high.

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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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