Salmon Run and Hydrometric data maps

[ray6591]

I am mistaken or was there a link to a site where you can look at the movement or forecast of salmon run in the past... I searched everywhere and could not find it...I think I remember it was at the end of the guide for newbies... If anyone knows would appreciate it if you can post the link! Thanks in advance.

 

[AaronKrick]

I think you mean wateroffice. http://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca

But it doesn't forecast salmon runs. It has up to date data on water levels which can help you to predict runs.

 

[emirribolov]

Here ya go

http://www.biotactic.com/

 

[ray6591]

Thank you both... and WpD I know the water office but not sure where i was able to access it am sure it was part of the post on this forum where it was posted to help newbies...

 

[Fishheads]

two extremely resourceful links

 

[thebigchombowombocombo]

Yes I remember there was a link to one of these maps to help us predict the salmon run. Had water levels and a chart with drawings on it.

 

[thebigchombowombocombo]

http://wateroffice.ec.gc.ca/report/report_e.html?type=realTime&stn=02HB029

here it is!
Basically saying that a good time to fish for salmon is after heavy rains

 

[Fishheads]

I think you are talking about that gif that was built. I can't remember who built it. It had the graph levels on one side and a paint drawing of how the salmon run and disperse after a rain. It has to be around here somewhere.

 

[CDNChrome]

Tadaa!! This really helped me when I started too, great tool. The link to the article which also has some great information is http://www.ontariofishingforums.com/forum/topic/16483-a-tip-for-timing-the-salmon-runs-for-the-noobs/?hl=%2Btiming+%2Bsalmon

Hope this helps, tight lines!

 

[BERRRG]

Thanks CDNchrome

 

[BERRRG]

I've had people, including a steelhead guide, tell me that it's when the water has risen and is now coming DOWN in flow that the fish will run. Does it vary with species, is there a general rule?

 

[ChromeAddict]

When the water is up it is generally harder to fish because it is fast and muddy. When dropping it becomes much easier to target the new run of fish.

 

[ray6591]

Thanks CDNChrome that was what I was looking for.... Appreciate it. Good luck with your fishing.