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° / 6°C
💨 10 km/h
🌊 0.0m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (95) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (90)

Captain Pat: Outstanding day with calm seas and ideal fishing conditions.

Perfect conditions for Spring salmon and lingcod with calm seas and light winds. Overcast skies are ideal for active fish near the surface.

A great day to spot humpbacks, Harlequin ducks, and Brant geese with calm waters and mild temperatures.

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Monday
April 20
Overcast
🌡️ 23° / 11°C
💨 11 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (90) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (85)

Captain Pat: Another excellent day with only minor chop — great for both fishing and sightseeing.

Great day for Spring salmon and lingcod fishing with light winds and manageable chop. Overcast skies should keep the fish active.

Mild temperatures and light winds make this a good day for spotting wildlife like humpbacks and Southern Resident orcas.

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Tuesday
April 21
Light drizzle
🌡️ 21° / 9°C
💨 8 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: Light drizzle but otherwise a solid day for fishing and decent for sightseeing.

Light drizzle and calm seas make for excellent Spring salmon and lingcod fishing. Fish tend to bite well in these conditions.

Drizzle may dampen visibility, but calm seas make wildlife spotting possible. Dress warmly and bring rain gear.

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Wednesday
April 22
Overcast
🌡️ 19° / 6°C
💨 11 km/h (gusts 24)
🌊 0.2m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: Gusty winds could make certain areas choppy, but overall manageable.

Spring salmon and lingcod fishing should be productive, though gusty winds could create some chop in exposed areas.

Overcast skies are good for wildlife spotting, but gusty conditions may make for a less comfortable ride.

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Thursday
April 23
Overcast
🌡️ 18° / 6°C
💨 9 km/h
🌊 0.2m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (90) 🐋 Sightseeing: Excellent (85)

Captain Pat: Ideal conditions with calm seas and overcast skies.

Light winds and calm seas offer excellent conditions for Spring salmon and lingcod fishing. Overcast skies should keep fish active.

Mild temperatures and light winds make this a great day for spotting humpbacks and other wildlife.

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Sunday
April 26
Overcast
🌡️ 18° / 10°C
💨 11 km/h
🌊 0.1m waves
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (80)

Captain Pat: A solid day with only minor wind gusts to consider.

Good conditions for fishing with light winds and calm seas. Spring salmon and lingcod should be active.

A good day for wildlife spotting with manageable seas and overcast skies.

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Monday
April 27
Overcast
🌡️ 13° / 9°C
💨 13 km/h
🌊 0.2m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: Gusty winds could make certain areas choppy, but overall manageable.

Fishing is decent for Spring salmon and lingcod, though gusty winds may create some chop in exposed areas.

Overcast skies are good for wildlife spotting, but gusty conditions may make the ride less comfortable.

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Tuesday
April 28
Light drizzle
🌡️ 14° / 4°C
💨 10 km/h (gusts 20)
🌧️ 1.5mm
🎣 Fishing: Good (60) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (55)

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

Fishing is possible but light drizzle and gusty winds may make for a less comfortable experience.

Drizzle and gusty winds may limit visibility and comfort for sightseeing. Not the best day for wildlife spotting.

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Wednesday
April 29
Overcast
🌡️ 12° / 2°C
💨 11 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: A decent day with calm seas and overcast skies.

Overcast skies and calm seas make for a decent day of fishing for Spring salmon and lingcod.

Good conditions for wildlife spotting with manageable seas and mild temperatures.

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Thursday
April 30
Light drizzle
🌡️ 16° / 5°C
💨 10 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: Drizzle but otherwise good conditions for fishing and decent for sightseeing.

Light drizzle and calm seas make for good fishing conditions. Spring salmon and lingcod are likely to bite well.

Drizzle may limit visibility, but calm seas make it a manageable day for wildlife spotting.

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Friday
May 1
Overcast
🌡️ 15° / 8°C
💨 11 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (85) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (80)

Captain Pat: Great conditions for both fishing and sightseeing.

Excellent conditions for Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut fishing with light winds and calm seas.

A good day for spotting Bigg's orcas, humpbacks, and other marine life with calm waters and mild temperatures.

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Saturday
May 2
Overcast
🌡️ 15° / 7°C
💨 13 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) 🐋 Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: Gusty winds could make certain areas choppy, but overall manageable.

Fishing is decent for Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut, though gusty winds may create some chop.

Wildlife spotting is possible, but gusty winds may make for a less comfortable ride.

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Sunday
May 3
Light drizzle
🌡️ 14° / 6°C
💨 9 km/h
🌧️ 1.8mm
🎣 Fishing: Good (65) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (60)

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

Fishing is possible but light drizzle and gusty winds may make for a less enjoyable experience.

Drizzle and gusty winds may limit visibility and comfort for sightseeing. Not the best day for wildlife spotting.

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Monday
May 4
Light drizzle
🌡️ 14° / 4°C
💨 12 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) 🐋 Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: Drizzle and gusts make this a decent but not ideal day.

Fishing is decent for Spring salmon, lingcod, and halibut, though light drizzle and gusts may reduce comfort.

Wildlife spotting is possible, but drizzle and gusty winds may make for a less comfortable experience.

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