These native species are prevalent throughout the season, but activity peaks early and then increases again in the last weeks of the season. The enormous sockeye run begins on or about July 1 and continues for one to two weeks. Pound for pound, sockeye many be the hardest fighting fish anywhere. They are followed by the run of bulldog chum salmon in the last two weeks of July. In August, the river fills with spunky pink salmon and spectacular silver salmon.
Silvers are high-flying acrobats and are perhaps the most sought after of all salmon.
September through October is the time for giant rainbow trout. These fish attain their extraordinary size by feeding on salon roe and bits of salmon flesh. Trophy trout can weigh upwards of 14 pounds. Grayling can be caught at any time and are a delight on dry flies. Spin fishermen may choose to pursue explosive pike, which are prolific in slack water areas.