YREKA, Calif., Dec. 27, 2024 – Final fish counts from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reveal a complex picture of salmon returns in the Klamath River system, with Chinook numbers below historical averages while Coho show promising increases in some tributaries.
The Shasta River station, which concluded operations on December 23, recorded 4,944 Chinook salmon – significantly below the 2001-2023 median. However, Coho salmon numbers reached 41, showing continued late-season…
