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When should you see the bears?
Every stretch of the season at Brooks Falls is a little different, bears, salmon, and crowds all shift week to week. Drag through the season below for an honest, month-by-month read from someone who's been out to the falls a couple hundred times.
Katmai B&B · Written from King Salmon
When should you see the bears?
I've been out to Brooks Falls a couple hundred times. Drag across the season and I'll tell you honestly what each stretch is really like, bears, salmon, crowds, and room to breathe.
JuneJulyAugustSeptember
No bear count is ever guaranteed, but on a big day 20–40 can be working Brooks Falls at once.
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