Catching Salmon in River and Streams

Catching Salmon in Rivers and Streams

Finding Salmon

Salmon start entering the Great Lakes’ tributaries in September and
runs through October with few fish in the tributaries in November.
Atlantic salmon start returning to fresh water in May and continue to
run through October.

There are some rivers that have spring and fall runs. The Pacific
salmon start entering rivers in April, however, the majority of the runs
happen from June through September. Once they are in the rivers,
you can find salmon in similar areas that hold stream trout. There will
be fish in pools, moderate-paced currents, at the face of dams, and
around any type of overhanging cover.

Catching Salmon

When salmon enter rivers and streams, they start to lose their shiny
appearance as their color starts to change to black, brownish, or
reddish. Males will also develop a noticeable hooked lower jaw.
Catching salmon in rivers can be very exciting. Once salmon enter the
rivers and streams, they stop feeding. Most fish are caught with flies,
egg patterns, or spawn sac, however, some fishermen do get a
reaction strike with jigs, spinners or small spoons. Drifting flies and egg
patterns produce the most fish. Because the rivers and streams are
typically shallow, you can usually see fish swimming upstream during
the mornings and evenings. Once you find fish, try drifting different
presentations by these fish. During the morning and evening, try
drifting flies closer to the surface, then drift flies deeper during the
middle of the day.

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