I fished the Salmon a couple weeks ago. It was not crowded, but it was also devoid of fish.... Must have been a week early. Talked to three other people who, like me, figured it should be good but were likewise disappointed. Don't despair. There's water (some with fish in it) out there that isn't too crowded. Sadly, they don't always show when we think they should, but it's still worth heading out with some degree of optimism.