12 Best Places to See Salmon Spawning Around Seattle and the Eastside
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Kokanee salmon spawning near Seattle. Photo: iStock
Ebright Creek, Lewis Creek and Laughing Jacobs Creek, Lake Sammamish
It’s a treat to spot the unique and rare little red kokanee salmon spawning in Ebright Creek, Lewis Creek or Laughing Jacobs Creek. This is one of only six known kokanee populations in Washington and the only one close to the Seattle area. Unlike other salmon, these little guys spend their entire lives in fresh water.
Location: Try these access points: Ebright Creek at the East Lake Sammamish Trail, Sammamish; Lewis Creek at 185th Place Southeast, Issaquah; Laughing Jacobs Creek at the Lake Sammamish State Park boat launch.
When to see salmon: November through January
More info: Check the Salmon SEEson website for updates.
Last stop: Deschutes River
