The fish were usually caught in weirs, and also by dipping nets.

The natives were so superstitious about the salmon, that they believed they would give offence to the spirits if they ate any other animal food, especially meat.

They would scarcely allow Mackenzie to carry venison in his canoe, in case the salmon should smell it and abandon the river.
After this welcome rest they embarked in two canoes on the stream which Mackenzie calls the Salmon River.

The stream was rapid, and they proceeded at a great rate, stopping every now and then to get out and walk round salmon weirs.

Nevertheless, although other Indians ran before them announcing their approach towards a village, the noise of which was apparent in the distance, they were received at this place in a very hostile way, the men rapidly arming themselves with bows and arrows, spears, and axes.