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

  • Chinook salmon opening

πŸ‹ Wildlife & Sightseeing

  • Herring spawn spectacle
  • Hundreds of sea lions in Deep Bay and Hornby Island
  • Thousands of seabirds
  • Bald eagles
  • Bigg's orcas
  • Southern Resident orcas

16-Day Forecast

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Monday
March 30
Overcast
🌑️ 7° / 1°C
πŸ’¨ 13 km/h (gusts 35)
🌊 0.4m waves
🎣 Fishing: Good (55) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Good (60)

Captain Pat: Gusty but manageable; a decent day for fishing or sightseeing if guests are prepared.

Fishing for Chinook salmon is possible, but gusts up to 34 km/h may make conditions choppy around Chrome Island. Dress warmly as temperatures are cool.

The herring spawn spectacle continues, but gusty winds could make the water rough for some. Wildlife activity remains high, so it’s worth considering.

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Tuesday
March 31
Overcast
🌑️ 9° / 2°C
πŸ’¨ 12 km/h
🌊 0.0m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Excellent (85)

Captain Pat: Great conditions for both fishing and sightseeing; calm and comfortable.

Light winds and calm seas make this an excellent day to target Chinook salmon. Overcast skies should keep fish active near the surface.

Ideal conditions to enjoy the herring spawn and abundant wildlife. Calm waters and overcast skies provide great viewing opportunities.

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Thursday
April 2
Moderate drizzle
🌑️ 12° / 3°C
πŸ’¨ 7 km/h (gusts 19)
🌊 0.2m waves
🌧️ 0.9mm
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: Drizzly but calm; a solid day for fishing or sightseeing.

Light winds and manageable seas make this a good day for fishing Spring salmon and lingcod, despite some drizzle.

Wildlife viewing is decent, though drizzle and overcast skies may limit visibility. A fair day for keen wildlife enthusiasts.

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Sunday
April 5
Slight snow
🌑️ 8° / 3°C
πŸ’¨ 8 km/h
🌊 0.3m waves
🌧️ 2.1mm
🎣 Fishing: Good (65) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Good (60)

Captain Pat: Cool and snowy; manageable but not ideal.

Cool temperatures and light winds make fishing for Spring salmon and lingcod manageable, though snow showers may reduce comfort.

Wildlife viewing is decent, but snow showers and cool temperatures may deter some guests. Dress warmly.

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Monday
April 6
Light drizzle
🌑️ 10° / 0°C
πŸ’¨ 10 km/h
🌊 0.3m waves
🎣 Fishing: Great (80) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Great (75)

Captain Pat: Calm and productive; drizzle is manageable for most guests.

Light drizzle and calm seas create excellent fishing conditions for Spring salmon and lingcod. Fish should be active near the surface.

Wildlife viewing is good, with calm seas and light drizzle adding to the atmosphere. A solid day for enthusiasts.

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Tuesday
April 7
Light drizzle
🌑️ 8° / 1°C
πŸ’¨ 12 km/h
🌧️ 1.2mm
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Good (60)

Captain Pat: A fair day with light drizzle; manageable for most activities.

Light drizzle and mild winds make for decent fishing conditions. Lingcod and Spring salmon are the main targets.

Wildlife viewing is fair, but drizzle and overcast skies may reduce visibility. A decent day overall.

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Wednesday
April 8
Partly cloudy
🌑️ 10° / -1°C
πŸ’¨ 9 km/h
🎣 Fishing: Excellent (90) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Excellent (95)

Captain Pat: Outstanding day for both fishing and sightseeing; calm and clear.

Clear skies and calm seas make for outstanding fishing conditions. Spring salmon and lingcod are highly active today.

Perfect conditions for wildlife viewing, with clear skies and calm waters offering excellent visibility.

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Thursday
April 9
Light drizzle
🌑️ 10° / 2°C
πŸ’¨ 5 km/h (gusts 27)
🌧️ 0.6mm
🎣 Fishing: Great (75) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Great (70)

Captain Pat: Drizzly but calm; a solid day for most activities.

Light drizzle and calm seas create good fishing conditions for Spring salmon and lingcod. A productive day is likely.

Wildlife viewing is good, though drizzle and overcast skies may dampen the experience slightly.

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Sunday
April 12
Moderate drizzle
🌑️ 15° / 11°C
πŸ’¨ 12 km/h
🌧️ 2.7mm
🎣 Fishing: Good (65) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Good (60)

Captain Pat: Drizzly and mild; manageable but not ideal.

Moderate drizzle and mild winds make fishing for Spring salmon and lingcod possible but less comfortable. Dress for wet conditions.

Wildlife viewing is fair, though drizzle and overcast skies may reduce visibility and comfort.

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Monday
April 13
Light drizzle
🌑️ 12° / 5°C
πŸ’¨ 13 km/h (gusts 23)
🌧️ 1.2mm
🎣 Fishing: Great (70) πŸ‹ Sightseeing: Good (65)

Captain Pat: A fair day with light drizzle; manageable for most activities.

Light drizzle and mild winds create good fishing conditions for Spring salmon and lingcod. A decent day overall.

Wildlife viewing is decent, though drizzle and overcast skies may limit visibility slightly.

Unavailable Days

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Wed, Apr 1
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Sat, Apr 4
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Fri, Apr 10
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Sat, Apr 11
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Tue, Apr 14
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