The first Chinook adult salmon was spotted at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, the morning of Saturday, August 10. After 2 hours near the weir and under the bridge she decided to head back downstream. Also spotted in the stream were a family of otters and a mink. 

Chinook salmon generally appear at the end of August through September and Coho arrive in October through November. To learn more about the salmon season, tours, events, spots to see the salmon & when the gift shop is open visit: Salmon Viewing in Issaquah