The Deschutes River return of 21,267 adults was 171% of the recent 10-year average of 12,390 adults. The SRW fall Chinook return of 12,420 adults was 93% of forecast and 71% of the 2013–2022 average of 17,372 fish (Table 5). The SRW escapement to Lower Granite Dam totaled 7,491 adult fish. Long Live the Kings! eyeFISH.... The KeenEyeMD
Snake River Basin at Lower Granite Dam Wild spring/summer Chinook 2025 forecast: 7,824 2024 actual: 7,382 Hatchery spring/summer Chinook 2025 forecast: 31,634 2024 actual: 42,026 Hatchery fall Chinook 2025 forecast: 26,244 2024 actual: 29,089 Wild fall Chinook 2025 forecast: 5,281 2024 actual: 7,729 Hatchery sockeye 2025 forecast: 680 2024 ...
In addition to the five major subbasins, three small streams (Asotin, Granite, and Sheep Creeks) that enter the Snake River between Lower Granite and Hells Canyon Dams provide small spawning and rearing areas (CBFWA 1990). The historical size of the Snake River spring and summer chinook salmon population is difficult to estimate.
We archery hunted (elk) in the Desolation unit, in the Granite area during the last week of the season. I noticed, as with most folks we chatted with that...
lower granite dam is the one you want. my son is at wsu right now and the main action this fall was smallies and steelhead this winter. its a real close drive only about 18 miles.be careful during the fall because there is a constant stream of wheat haulers going in and out down there and its a steep and narrow grade.