Beezer, I see what your saying about acclimation ponds to isolate wild from hatch. As far as the weirs go, I believe most are fish friendly, whereas the hatchery fish are moved to a tanker truck and the wild fish are allowed to keep moving. (this would also give good indication of wild component.

The state already releases smolts in most tribs without acclimation sites and collection facilities. Although there are a couple who have acclimation ponds come to think of it.

I just know there is a better answer to how our hatcheries are run now. I know 95% is ocean but, there's gotta be somin better than the Reiter fiasco.

I here the Sky got a push of fish after the last good rain. Wish i could get a few hours on my favorite drift
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