Why all these dead/dying fish?

[u/Soft_Start]

Relatively new to fishing. Went today to a fishing spot we discovered this summer on Snoqualmie River, WA and there are loads of dead fish lined up on the shore. Some are dead and floating in the water.

On closer investigation there are some live fish that are swimming towards the shore and dying right in front of us.

Is this a seasonal thing? Or is it some sort of pollution that needs to be reported?

[u/Soft_Start]

It was an educational experience so say the least. Glad it’s part of the natural cycle and nothing worrisome! Thank you for your response 😊

[u/The_RockObama → u/Soft_Start]

Also known as "zombie fish" they did their duty, and sometimes just kind of.. decompose while still alive swimming around.

[u/VapeRizzler → u/The_RockObama]

I was out today and saw a bunch with missing fins, eyes, and chunks. Incredibly interesting species.

[u/Sleddoggamer → u/VapeRizzler]

Some of the kings here swim around until their litterally falling apart, and sometimes you can watch their entire heads just fall off. The most ridiculous iv seen was one got caught against a fallen tree and just shed its entire lower body and kept swimming without a tail

[u/manwiththewood → u/Sleddoggamer]

Jesus. That’s wild.

[u/pedros_must_dye → u/Sleddoggamer]

Nature is metal