The 2026 alewife run is over

There are no more alewives coming in to head up the fish ladder to spawn but there are still plenty of alewives to see. The run-backs, alewives that have spawned, are heading back to sea. Many use the fish ladder to return while others come back via the Middle Stream. Gulls are there to meet the run-backs, especially those that return in the early evening via the Middle Stream. We’re hoping next year’s run will be more typical but weather and fish are always unpredictable!