Salmonid Timing in the Chehalis River, BC.


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.

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.

Pink

Adult spawners return every second year (Odd Years) unlike other salmon that return each year.Pink are present from late August to late October. Fry present from late March until mid May.

Steelhead

Summer run adults present year-round, 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.


More details on salmon life cycles

For details on salmon identification

Back to the Chehalis River Hatchery Homepage Home