Hey everyone - If anyone is able to come help rescue trout on Saturday, I could certainly use all the help I can get. The creek at Lenore is warm, has low flows, and is jammed full of trout. My kids and I rescued a bunch last year, and we were asked to do this again this year. WDFW knows we'll be there. Please let me know either in the comments or through DM if you plan on helping. It would be particularly helpful if you have a boat net and/or buckets for transporting fish. The more fish we save from the creek, the more are in the lake to catch.
Just trying to get an understanding about this but what's the reasoning behind the resue..? Sounds like it would make for a fun day and if it wasn't for COVID travel restriction (I'm from Canada), I'd really like to help..
The creek is too full of fish for it's size, and that's leading to low oxygen levels. Moving fish out will hopefully keep them alive. There are always a few around 3 feet long in there. It would be nice to keep them alive in the lake for anglers. The department of fish and wildlife has already spawned enough of the fish to raise at the hatchery.
I'll plan on being there at 9 am. I'll be camping with my family at the RV park at the north end of Soap Lake this weekend. I think cell service is ok at both spots. 509-707-3012
Just got a call from WDFW. We have some help from the Wenatchee Valley Fly Fishers and equipment to move the fish more safely. Should be starting around 9 if anyone else wants to help.
Curious how the event turned out? I applaud your efforts. Would have liked to join except I had to work Saturday (and Friday, and Sunday). Any pics of 3 foot monsters that were rescued?
I'll try to get the drone video uploaded tonight. In the meantime, I got a few pictures of the Northern Lights from across the street the night before the rescue.
Good job you guys. That looks like a lot of work. Lifting over that cyclone fence and all... Thanks so much for doing this. Even though I don’t fish there, know that your efforts are really appreciated.
Is there a valid reason that WDFW can’t put up even a temporary barrier on that “creek” to keep the fish from going up there? It’s such a waste and shame to see them dying like that.
Good job you guys. That looks like a lot of work. Lifting over that cyclone fence and all... Thanks so much for doing this. Even though I don't fish there, know that your efforts are really appreciated.
Is there a valid reason that WDFW can't put up even a temporary barrier on that "creek" to keep the fish from going up there? It's such a waste and shame to see them dying like that.
Normally it wouldn't be an issue this time of year. Flows are way lower than normal. Last year we rescued fish in May, and the flows were still higher than this. My understanding is that the last two years have been worse than most. Even with the number of fish dying, that's still a small portion of the population in the lake. Maybe 1% - probably less.
Very cool, thanks. BTW, where is the creek in question on Lenore? South end, north end or somewhere else? I initially assumed north end but looking at maps and satellite views I see no creeks anywhere on that lake. At least none with water in them.
Got to upload a few more images. I think hatchery trucks are built for kids - even really old kids.
Zach worked the truck like a boss.
Trent even seemed to like it.
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