Salmonid Timing
in the Chehalis River, BC.
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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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