RogersonCrusoe
Well-Known Member
We are still releasing nitinat fry ( 100,000 ) into esquimalt harbour every June by trucking from hatchery to the First Nations boat ramp , we did net pens in harbour till 2004 When we were booted out as to many were ending up in the graving dock , therefore boat ramp was our only option to keep the run going , we will soon start DNA sampling to see if they are nitinat stock , as with the great fishing in our area last few weeks and few blackish fish showing up may be some of our efforts showing up ! We are now going thu the hoops to put a net pen at Ogden pt pilot boat area have the blessing of the harbour authority , plus good clean water and depth waiting for DFO OK , hopefully next June , so will be looking for some help to move pens and feeding fry for up to 3 weeks ! Any questions see us at the clubhouse . Gary
My Friend did a stint as an engineer at the Graving Dock from 04-08 and said that when they raised the dry dock in August / September, there would be many a giant salmon left high and dry. While they "did their best to release them" some would be released onto a nearby BBQ "by accident". Glad to see you this program still alive and well. Would be happy to donate some time to help out!