The Surprise Season

In 2025, the Nechako River was filled with an unexpected surge of Sockeye and pink salmon. The surprise return opened a rare, month-long sport fishery – the first of its kind for Pink Salmon and an exceptional opportunity for Sockeye. Families, friends, and seasoned anglers alike rushed to the river for a chance to take part.

This documentary is about the fish, the people who worked tirelessly to create this opportunity, and the community that embraced it in droves.