Ft. Peck Walleye spawn

[Nemont]

Spent the weekend helping out with the annual walleye spawn at Nelson Creek.

Lots of big fish to see.

It is always interesting to watch the process start to finish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp5P-kzyUnQ

 

[RobG]

Are you doing this with FWP? What does it entail?

 

[Nemont]

Yes the MTFWP runs this every year to collect walleye eggs for the Miles City and Fort Peck hatcheries. You just have to volunteer. They provide everything but your lunch. Waders, waterproof jackets etc.

We meet them at the Fort Peck hatchery in the morning and then go out to Nelson Creek on the Big Dry Arm where the spawn barge and nets are located. They are always looking for volunteers.

get a brisk boat ride first

Approaching the first net

Pull it on board

Unload it

Keep track of the what the net holds

Haul them to the spawning barge

Unload the boat

 

[1_pointer]

Way cool! Kudos to you for having a good time doing good work!

 

[RobG]

Thanks for the info. What do they put in the traps to encourage the walleye to go in there?