It’s an exciting time for salmon conservation in Central Washington! This year’s sockeye salmon run is phenomenal, with 190,000 fish returning to the Wenatchee River. But it’s not just the main river seeing record numbers. The White River, a crucial tributary feeding into Lake Wenatchee, is witnessing significant sockeye returns. Thanks to improved river conditions and habitat restoration, sockeye are returning in impressive numbers to this alpine river, which offers the ideal cool, clear waters