Fish Count Deshka River — Alaska Fish Counts App
Live and historical fish count data for the Deshka River. The Alaska Fish Counts App provides free access to salmon counts, species data, and run timing from official ADF&G monitoring stations across Alaska.
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Current season counts
What is Fish Count Deshka River?
Fish count Deshka refers to ADF&G monitoring on the Deshka River, a major tributary of the Susitna. Data tracks Chinook and coho escapement.
Deshka River Salmon Counts
The Deshka River supports the following monitored species. Counts include:
- Chinook salmon
- Coho salmon
Run timing: Southcentral: May–September. ADF&G monitors these runs at designated stations. The Alaska Fish Counts App aggregates this data for easy access to live dashboards, historical charts, and comparisons to management goals.
How Data Is Updated
All fish count data originates from the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. ADF&G staff operate monitoring stations using sonar, weirs, or other counting methods. Data is processed, quality-checked, and published through the official ADF&G Fish Counts portal. The Alaska Fish Counts App pulls from these public sources and presents the data in a user-friendly format.
Updates occur throughout the season. During peak runs, counts may be updated daily or more frequently. Historical data is also available—the app includes years of fish count archives for trend analysis.
Official ADF&G Fish CountsFrequently Asked Questions
What species are counted on the Deshka River?
The Deshka supports Chinook and coho salmon monitoring. ADF&G tracks escapement for Southcentral management.
Is the fish count app free?
Yes. The Alaska Fish Counts App provides free access to Deshka River fish count data.
All Fish Count Locations by River & Species
One card per location and species. Kenai River (Chinook, Sockeye, Coho) and more.
Alaska Fish Count Data Statewide
Beyond the Deshka River, the Alaska Fish Counts App covers 50+ ADF&G monitoring stations statewide—from the Kenai River, Kasilof to the Copper River, Nushagak, and Situk. Explore live data, historical charts, and interactive maps for locations across Southcentral, Southeast, and Interior Alaska.
View Alaska Fish Count Data (All Locations)DATA DISCLAIMER: Fish count data is from ADF&G and is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Current-season data is PRELIMINARY and SUBJECT TO REVISION. Always verify regulations through official ADF&G emergency orders. AlaskaFishCounts.com is not affiliated with or endorsed by ADF&G. Full disclaimer.
Last updated: February 22, 2026.