Steep Creek is a fast moving but shallow flow of fresh water in the Mendenhall Glacier Recreation Area that is ideal for salmon spawning. The sockeyes or red salmon arrive in mid-July. The coho or silver salmon appear in mid-September. Several platforms are available along The Trail of Time and East Glacier Trail to enjoy this annual event. Or you can watch the live “fish cam” at the nearby Mendenhall Glacier Visitors Center.
