The best time to see Brown Bears at Brooks Falls in 2027 is July 2027.
Timing status: Natural timing window.
Salmon run · July 2027
Annual · July salmon run
Brown bears line up at the lip of a waterfall to catch leaping sockeye salmon.
In July, sockeye salmon run up the Brooks River in Katmai and brown bears gather at the falls to catch them mid-leap, the famous image of a bear and an airborne fish. A second, quieter run comes in September.
brown bears at the falls: Dozens
Where it is visible: Alaska, USA
The big July run draws the most bears; September is quieter with fewer bears and fewer people.
Brown Bears at Brooks Falls 2027: July 2027.
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