Thumper, you need to check your source of information for the start of steelhead plantings in the Midwest. Your statement about it starting in the 1960's is totally incorrect.

Illinois started it's program in 1893 with the McCloud strain.

Michigan started their program in 1876 with the McCloud Strain.

Wisconsin started their program in 1884 with McCloud anmd Crooks Creek strain.

Indiana started their program in the late 1800's with the McCloud strain

In 1971, Lake Michigan received its first plant of fish from the Skamania hatchery.

For a deeper look at the Great Lakes Steelhead history, go to www.steelheadsite.com and pull up the history section.
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