# Salmon runs near Portland — live counts & every viewing spot

All known salmon runs spots near Portland, with live counts from official sources where stations report.

**Yes — salmon runs are active near Portland right now: counts are live at Bonneville Dam.** _(as of 2026-10-15T16:11:29.552Z)_

## Latest

- Bonneville Dam: 1,043 coho, 477 chinook, 18 steelhead counted on Oct 14 (per Columbia Basin DART, observed 2026-10-14T12:00:00-07:00) — https://www.cbr.washington.edu/dart/query/adult_daily

## Every place we track

- [Bonneville Dam](/discover/portland/salmon-runs/bonneville-dam) — salmon runs · Live · 1,043 coho, 477 chinook, 18 steelhead counted on Oct 14 · Bonneville Lock and Dam, Cascade Locks, OR 97014
- [Bonneville Dam Washington Shore Visitor Center](/discover/portland/salmon-runs/bonneville-dam-washington-shore-visitor) — salmon runs · In season · Take I-84 to exit 40, approximately four miles west of Cascade Locks, Oregon
- [Bonneville Fish Hatchery](/discover/portland/salmon-runs/bonneville-fish-hatchery) — salmon runs · In season · Off I-84 Exit 40 (same exit as Wahclella Falls); Bonneville Dam Visitor Center: Follow signs from the exit ramp; Bonneville Fish Hatchery: Turn left just before the dam entrance gate
- [Hamilton Creek Trail via North Bonneville Heritage Trails](/spots/a9618e9b-abb3-4e1c-a079-6caa706ca8c6) — salmon runs · In season
- [Oxbow Regional Park (Sandy River)](/discover/portland/salmon-runs/oxbow-regional-park-sandy-river) — salmon runs · In season · Ten miles southeast of Troutdale along the Sandy River
- [Westmoreland Park (Crystal Springs Creek)](/discover/portland/salmon-runs/westmoreland-park-crystal-springs-creek) — salmon runs · In season · SE McLoughlin Blvd. and Bybee Blvd., Portland, Oregon
- [Eagle Creek (Columbia River Gorge, Oregon)](/discover/portland/salmon-runs/eagle-creek-columbia-river-gorge) — salmon runs · In season · Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Near Hood River, Oregon

## Common questions

### Are salmon runs active near Portland right now?

Yes — current counts are live at Bonneville Dam. See the latest numbers above.

### Where can I find salmon runs near Portland?

6 known viewing locations near Portland are listed below, from Bonneville Dam, Bonneville Dam Washington Shore Visitor Center, Bonneville Fish Hatchery and more.

_Data as of 2026-10-14T12:00:00-07:00 · Sources: Columbia Basin DART, web research_

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