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Nelson River Fish Counts

Current Focus: Sockeye · Chum · Chinook · Pink · Coho
Daily passage counts are updating. Check current ADF&G emergency orders for regulations.
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Today on the Nelson River
Highest Count Species Sockeye
Latest Official Count 0
Season Total 56,713
Run Strength Very Weak / Pacing
Data Source ADF&G station telemetry
Last Updated 07-31
Regulation Reminder

Nelson River fishing rules can change quickly by species, area section, calendar date, and legal gear types. Always check ADF&G emergency orders before fishing.

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Sockeye Salmon

Season:
Tapering Count

Run Activity

counts are low or run is late. Daily passage has tapered.

Pending Run

Current Strength Pacing

Season outcome based on final escapement vs goals.

🌊 Live Environmental Conditions

Connecting to USGS gauges & weather station...

Today's Passage

Season Total

0

Escapement Goal: 690,300·0% met

Cumulative Run Pacing

202620253-Yr Avg

Run Pacing Overview

📈2026 is currently: Below 2025 counts to-date
📊Currently pacing: Below the 3-year average
🌊Run stage: Building / Mid-run
📅Peak timing: Peak usually occurs in Jul
Escapement Goal Progress
0%OF GOAL
Goal: 690,300 fish
🏆 Goal Pending / Not Met
Run Timing Category:Pending
🌊 Run Arrival (1%)
⚡ Run Midpoint (50%)
🏁 Run Complete (90%)
🏆 Peak Passage Day
📅 Cumulative Totals on 07-31 (Index 55)re-calculates based on active year
202656,713 fish
2025552,224 fish
3-Yr Avg504,068 fish

How to Read Nelson River Counts

Daily passage: Shows how many fish moved past the counting sonar, weir, or tower station that specific day.

Season total: Shows the cumulative run total counted so far this season.

Run pacing: Compares this year’s progress against the same calendar days in prior years to assess timing.

Telemetry counts are a helpful signal for run timing, but they are not fish limits or legal openings. Always confirm rules before heading out.

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