Salmon Spawning Season in Greater Victoria
Salmon spotting season is underway across Vancouver Island, with the peak expected to hit later this month. Pacific salmon are returning home to rivers and streams after travelling thousands of kilometres.
Salmon have already been spotted in Goldstream Provincial Park and up Island at Puntledge and Quinsam rivers, according to the Pacific Salmon Foundation.
“(This) is turning out to be a great year to spot salmon,”
said Michael Meneer, foundation president and CEO. He added that favourable ocean conditions and significant conservation work have contributed to the strong return of salmon.
- First Nations, streamkeepers, and grassroots groups across B.C. have led conservation efforts.
- The number of salmon returning to date shows their resilience.
We hope people take the opportunity to get outdoors and visit local streams to witness this incredible migration.
Author's summary: Salmon return to Vancouver Island to spawn.