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That's a legitimate question. I'll try to explain as best I can. There is presently no one collecting eggs/milt from Steelhead in our area and for good reason. When the fishery is managed properly with size and harvest restrictions, there is no need for any human interference in salmonid reproduction. When the conditions are suitable the fish will do what has been ingrained in their DNA for hundreds of thousands of years and they do this very well. Stocking programs around the world are being canceled because fisheries managers are finally figuring out that these programs just do not work and in fact, most do more harm than good. I'm sure Mykiss can give you much more detail, but that is the gist of it. Bottom line is that we have an amazing, naturally reproducing wild steelhead fishery that is being properly managed and should be healthy for many years to come thanks to partnership programs between the OMNR and the NSSA and others.

Just wondering... If steelhead are low in numbers is there any organization,group,or club that collects the eggs/sperm to help reproduction. Please no rude comments, I just hate asking sometimes.

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