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#1 Ray angler

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Posted 26 August 2015 - 11:12 PM

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.


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#2 NiagaraSteel

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Posted 27 August 2015 - 08:41 AM

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.
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#3 Hucho Hucho

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Posted 27 August 2015 - 10:46 AM

Here ya go:)

 

http://www.biotactic.com/


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#4 Ray angler

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Posted 27 August 2015 - 11:56 AM

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...


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#5 Fishheads

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Posted 27 August 2015 - 12:23 PM

two extremely resourceful links :)


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#6 thebigchombowombocombo

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Posted 27 August 2015 - 01:58 PM

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.


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Posted 27 August 2015 - 02:05 PM

http://wateroffice.e...ime&stn=02HB029

 

here it is!

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


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#8 Fishheads

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Posted 28 August 2015 - 11:44 AM

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.


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#9 CDNChrome

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Posted 28 August 2015 - 12:51 PM

salmon-run-animation.gif 

 

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.ontariofi...+timing +salmon

 

Hope this helps, tight lines!


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#10 Berg

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Posted 28 August 2015 - 12:58 PM

Thanks CDNchrome


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Posted 28 August 2015 - 01:06 PM

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?


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#12 ChromeAddict

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Posted 28 August 2015 - 01:47 PM

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.


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#13 Ray angler

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Posted 01 September 2015 - 05:37 AM

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


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