October 18, 2024 – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released its latest in-season update on the Klamath River Project’s Adult Fish Counting Facility operations. The report provides preliminary data on Fall-run Chinook Salmon and Coho Salmon returns across multiple tributaries.
Current Counts
- Shasta River: 1,871 adult Chinook Salmon, 0 adult Coho Salmon (August 29 – October 13, 2024)
- Bogus Creek: 56 adult Chinook Salmon, 0 adult Coho Salmon (September 5 – October 15, 2024)
- Scott River: 81 adult Chinook Salmon, 0 adult Coho Salmon (September 13 – October 16, 2024)
- Jenny Creek: 0 Chinook Salmon, 0 Coho Salmon, 1 adult lamprey (September 26 – October 9, 2024)
- Shovel Creek: No data available (operations began October 16, 2024)
There have been multiple adult Chinook Salmon observed in Jenny Creek, however due to video formatting the review takes longer than the other sites so there is a delay in documenting fish passage through the Jenny Creek station.
Monitoring Stations
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife operates adult fish counting facilities on:
- Shasta River
- Scott River
- Bogus Creek
- Jenny Creek
- Shovel Creek
Station Details
- Shasta River station: Located approximately 600 feet from the Klamath River confluence
- Scott River station: 18 miles upstream of the Klamath River confluence
- Bogus Creek station: 0.25 miles upstream of the Klamath River confluence
Additional Information
- Jenny Creek: Multiple adult Chinook Salmon observed but not yet documented due to video formatting issues
- Scott River and Bogus Creek: Significant fractions of adult salmonid populations may spawn downstream of counting stations
- Final reports detailing total escapement for each river will be available after data is finalized
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will continue to provide preliminary in-season updates as data becomes available throughout the season.
What happened to the trap above the rest area above I5 bridge?