Salmonid Timing in the Chehalis River, BC.  More Detailed with Photos... 

Chinook

• Fall run adults present from late September to late November with spawning occurring from mid October to late November. Fry present from February to May.

• Summer run adults present from late June to mid September, with spawning occurring from mid August to early September.

Chum

• Adult spawners present from mid September to early January. Most abundant in late October- Early November.
• Fry present from February to early June.

Coho

• Adults present from late August to early April. Spawning occurs from mid November until early April.
• Fry and fingerling present year round.

Steelhead

• Summer run adults present from mid June toMay, with spawning occurring from March to May. Fry and fingerlings present year round.
• Winter run adults present fromDecember to late May, with spawning occurring from March to late May.

Cutthroat

• Adults present year round. Anadromous fish present from late October to May. Spawning occurs from early January to early April.
• Fry and fingerling are present year round.

Pink

• Adult spawners present from late August to late October.
• -Every 2nd year they return-last return 1999. Next return 2001
• Fry present from late March until mid May.

Sockeye

• Adult spawners present from late August to late September.
• These are best viewed at Weaver Creek Spawning Channel 6km further along Morris valley Rd.
• Fry present from March until early May.

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