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Sockeye Season Cancelled Again
The upper Columbia River’s sockeye salmon season has been canceled this year due to critically low fish counts—just over 41,000 compared to a record 750,000 in 2024. Officials say it’s unlikely numbers will rebound, hitting local economies hard, especially in Brewster, where fishing guides and shops depend on the run. While other salmon populations thrive, the mystery behind this year’s collapse—possibly linked to habitat or dam navigation issues—underscores how fragile these runs are, even after decades of conservation gains. Support the show:Get a discount at…
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