Island Salmon Spawning: Safe Spotting Locations
Salmon spotting season has begun on Vancouver Island, with the peak expected later this month. Pacific salmon are returning to rivers and streams after traveling thousands of kilometers.
Salmon have been spotted in Goldstream Provincial Park, Puntledge, and Quinsam rivers, according to the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Foundation president and CEO Michael Meneer stated:
(This) is turning out to be a great year to spot salmon. Ocean conditions have been favourable coupled with significant stewardship and conservation work led by First Nations, streamkeepers, and grassroots groups across B.C. The number of salmon returning to date show they are resilient.
We hope people take the opportunity to get outdoors and visit local streams to witness this incredible migration.
- Goldstream Provincial Park
- Puntledge River
- Quinsam River
Author's summary: Salmon spotting season starts on Vancouver Island.