River · Strait & San Juan Islands
Sep 14, 2026Newest data Jan 30
Today's read, from WDFW numbers, the rules and angler reports
How each month typically fishes, from past seasons of WDFW counts. Faded months are closed by the printed rules.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinook | ||||||||||||
| Coho | ||||||||||||
| Pink | ||||||||||||
| Steelhead |
quiet → best this month closed by the rules
Ember is this season so far; the dashed line is where a typical season stood by today
From past seasons of hatchery counts
most fish arrive busiest today
Most fish arrive Aug 12 – Sep 14, busiest around Aug 21
Most fish arrive Nov 2 – Dec 12, busiest around Nov 20
Most fish arrive Sep 20 – Oct 4, busiest around Oct 4
Most fish arrive Jan 17 – Feb 3, busiest around Jan 28
Rules today:ChinookClosedChumClosedCohoClosedPinkClosedSockeyeClosedSteelheadVerify rules
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