12 Best Places to See Salmon Spawning Around Seattle and the Eastside
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A fish ladder helps salmon get upstream in the Deschutes River. Photo: iStock
Deschutes River, Tumwater
Watch spawning Chinook in Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls (formerly Tumwater Falls Park) in late September and early October. This incredible park has a fish ladder, which helps salmon make their way upstream. Walk the half-mile trail, watch the falls and enjoy a picnic on the lawn. It’s farther out than other salmon viewing spots, but worth the drive.
Location: Head to Brewery Park, located at 110 Deschutes Wy. S.W. in Tumwater.
When to see salmon: Adult salmon can be spotted in September and October.
More info: Call the Olympia Tumwater Foundation at 360-943-2550.
