56,000 Red Salmon swam by the fish counter at mile 19 of the Kenai River on August 7th..and here’s one to prove it!  Don’t underestimate the early August tail end of the Sockeye Run…but don’t bank on it either…how’s that for trip planning advice?!  Remember, only the salmon know when they’ll swim upriver, and we’re just blessed to have the chance to see them, to sometimes catch them, and to make delicious dinners with them.