The Klamath River Project’s December 12th fish count update shows varied returns across the monitored waterways. At the Shasta River station, which has been operational since August 29, 2024, observers have recorded 4,941 adult Chinook Salmon and 25 adult Coho Salmon through December 10, representing a modest increase from the previous count of 4,932 Chinook and 16 Coho on November 19. Bogus Creek, monitored since September 5, has seen 352 adult Chinook and 5 adult Coho through December 10, showing a slight decrease in Chinook (down 3) but an increase in Coho (up 2) from the November 28 count. The Scott River station, operational since September 13, has recorded significant movement with 599 adult Chinook and 696 adult Coho through December 10, marking notable increases from the November 18 count of 588 Chinook and 507 Coho.
Jenny Creek weir, which began operations on September 26, has maintained steady numbers with 333 Chinook Salmon and no Coho Salmon as of December 7, showing no change from the previous count. Similarly, Shovel Creek weir, operational since October 16, has recorded 245 Chinook Salmon and no Coho Salmon as of December 6, showing a minimal decrease of one Chinook from the previous count.
