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13 Best Places to See Salmon Spawning Around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound

The best salmon viewing in rivers and creeks around town

Fiona Cohen
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13 Best Places to See Salmon Spawning Around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound

A salmon spawning in a creek near Seattle
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A spawning salmon near the end of its journey in a creek near Seattle. Photo: iStock

Longfellow Creek, West Seattle

In most years, salmon spawn in Longfellow Creek in West Seattle. Coho salmon spawn October through December, and chum can be seen in November. To extend your nature outing, nearby Camp Long is always worth a visit.

Location: Access the creek from the Dragonfly Garden at 28th Avenue Southwest and Southwest Dakota Street in West Seattle.

When to see salmon: October through December

Next stop: Ebright Creek

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