2023 Salmon Sightings
Celebrate salmon returning to streams! Open house 12-3PM with free refreshments and games for all ages and abilities.
Nov 4 - Oyster Creek
Look at chum salmon with us, Skagit Fisheries Enhancement and Taylor Shellfish Farms. Parking is at 2182 Chuckanut Dr, Bow, WA (follow parking attendant instructions).
Nov 10&11 - Whatcom Creek
Come to this historic downtown park for a look at chum salmon (maybe even some coho and Chinook!) Parking is available on surrounding streets of Maritime Heritage Park at 1600 C St, Bellingham, WA.
Nov 18 - Fishtrap Creek
Join us and the Whatcom Conservation District as we scout for coho salmon. Parking is available at Bender Fields at 8770 Bender Rd, Lynden, WA.
Nov 24&25 - Chuckanut Creek
Spend your Thanksgiving weekend with us as we look for chum salmon in Arroyo Park. Parking is at the North Chuckanut Mountain Trailhead ay 1016 Chuckanut Dr N, Bellingham, WA.
Dec 2 - Squalicum Creek
We are hosting our first every Salmon Sighting along Squalicum Creek! Last year staff and volunteers saw salmon at Cornwall Park, so join us as we return and look for more. Parking is at 3424 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA.
Salmon Spotters Citizen Science Project
Volunteer with us to monitor creeks throughout Whatcom County! We provide everything you need to collect valuable data, learn more by visiting the project page below.
Learning More
Explore our resources to discover more about the state of salmon populations and how the work NSEA does connects to regional salmon recovery efforts in the Puget Sound. If you see salmon in Whatcom County, let us know!
If you have questions, please reach out to Sarah, our Stewardship Program Manager for assistance – sbrown@n-sea.org or call 360-715-0283 x 109.