The
Adams River is a tributary of the
Fraser River in
British Columbia,
Canada. Beginning in the
Monashee Mountains to the north, the Upper Adams River flows mainly southward and eventually reaches
Adams Lake. The Lower Adams River begins at the southern end of the lake and flows into the extreme western end of
Shuswap Lake. The river is one of the most important
sockeye salmon breeding areas in
North America. The run occurs in mid-October and can bring millions of fish to a concentrated area near the river mouth. Excavations of
Secwepemc villages on the river have shown a long tradition of habitation and salmon fishing in the area. The river also served as an important transportation route for early logging operations in the watershed.