More than 36,000
Coho salmon were recently stocked in multiple rivers and streams in northern
Indiana last week.
Bodine State Fish
Hatchery released Coho salmon into the Little Calumet River and Trail Creek.
A total of 14,000 fish were stocked into the East Branch of the Little
Calumet. About 22,000 fish were planted into Trail Creek. These fish were
approximately 7.2 inches long.
Mixsawbah State
Fish Hatchery plans to stock approximately 16,500 Coho salmon into the
Little Calumet and 8,500 into Trail Creek on Oct. 29. Fish stocked will be
approximately 6.5 inches long. When finished, each Lake Michigan tributary
will have received nearly the same number of fish or about 30,500.
Coho salmon stocked
this fall will stay in the streams until next spring, when they will migrate
to Lake Michigan. They will spend one to two years there until they return
to the streams where they were stocked for spawning. Anglers should take
care when fishing these areas. These fish are currently under the legal size
limit and are sensitive to being caught. If you are catching undersize Coho,
consider moving to a different area of the stream or try switching your
method of fishing. These new fish are crucial to the continued existence of
the northwest Indiana trout and salmon fishery. Visit:
wildlife.IN.gov/5459.htm
wildlife.IN.gov/5465.htm