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Lake Huron Fishing Club Volunteer Recruitment

Founded in 1983 as a not for profit organization, 200+ membership
“Dedicated to ensuring future generations will have quality fishing opportunities” including education, promotion, protection, collaboration and enhancement of our aquatic activities and resources

What WE Do
Operate two fish hatcheries
Hosting the Classic Chantry Salmon Derby
Initiate and supervise school hatchery projects at schools
Partnered with Bruce Power to financial support several conservation projects i.e. school hatchery program, construction of fish ladders, removal of Truax damn
Provide stream enhancements and environmental improvements
Assist government agencies on assessments

The work of the LHFC relies on thousands of volunteer hours, and we need help in a number of areas….the Kincardine hatchery, the Port Elgin hatchery, the school hatchery program, and the Salmon derby.

Port Elgin Hatchery

DID YOUKNOW?
The Hatchery produces salmon, rainbow and brown trout for stocking Lake Huron 100,000 salmon eggs, 9,000 rainbow trout and 4,000 brown trout currently being raised in this hatchery. All operations are provided by volunteers thousands of hours!!!!

THE PORT ELGIN HATCHERY NEEDS YOU!

We are looking for volunteers to fill the following hatchery crews:

Friday 2:00
Saturday 9:00
Sunday 1:00

Some of these time frames may be adjusted depending on the current crew members If interested please contact Gary Biederman at 519-832-5639 or Dave Myette at wildturkeydave@gmail.com

Kincardine Hatchery
Located in Kincardine, across from the harbor

DID YOU KNOW?
The Hatchery produces rainbow and brown trout for stocking Lake Huron 60,000 rainbow and 4,000 brown trout currently being raised in this hatchery. All operations are provided by volunteers thousands of hours!!!!

THE KINCARDINE HATCHERY NEEDS YOU!

We are looking for volunteers to fill the following hatchery crews:

Monday 4:45
Tuesday 3:30
Wednesday 5:00
Thursday 3:00
Friday 4:00
Saturday
Sunday 7:00

Some of these time frames may be adjusted depending on the current crew members. If interested please contact Rachel Kellard at rachelkellard@hotmail.com Or Ron Kruilicki at vickru@hurontel.on.ca

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Spring Creek Update

Currently the largest coho run to date are on the spawning areas of Spring Creek, with many cohos caught in the lower Sauble River by anglers this fall. Spring Creek is the only steam in the area with a natural reproducing population of coho salmon.

The Hepworth Anglers Club (HAC) thank Trillium Mutual Insurance for their $2,000 contribution received from the ROOTS Community Fund, which will be used as part of their ongoing Spring Creek Restoration Project. These funds have been used to plant trees on both sides of Spring Creek acting as a buffer, protecting HAC’s restoration work completed in the lower section of Spring Creek.

Spring Creek hosts a large natural reproducing migratory fishery consisting of chinook/coho salmon, rainbow/brown trout, and also adds a significant volume of high quality cold water to the Sauble River, enhancing the water quality in the river and Lake Huron.

HAC’s Spring Creek stewardship/restoration efforts supported by our neighbours, community partners and individuals, will ensure that these public benefits continue into the future. The HAC also appreciated Trillium Mutual’ volunteer program, with their employee Steve Sherreff assisting with the bio mass studies conducted in Spring Creek. Bio mass studies are used to determine the success of the Hepworth Club’s restoration efforts.

Shown below is HAC secretary Rick Rusk presenting a cheque to Heather Barnes, recipient of the tree project. Heather has removed eleven acres from cultivation on both sides of Spring Creek, signing an agreement with Grey Bruce Alternating Land Use Services (ALUS) and plans to plant additional trees in 2019 assisted by the HAC and Trillium Mutual Insurance.

Best regards,
Bill

Stream Improvement
Hepworth Anglers Club
Spring Creek update fall 2018IMG_0766
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2018 Fall Derby Results

The Ontario Steelheaders fall derby was held on Saturday October 13th 2018. There were 123 adults and 4 juniors registered to participate.

Thank you to all those who participated. Special thanks go to the sponsors and contributors:

Hammond Power Solutions
Centerpin Angling
Raven Fishheads
Spiel Custom Rods
Anglers Boxes
North Shore Trout Beads
Nine Apparel
Redwing Tackle
Mepps and Maxima

We can’t forget the many volunteers who offer their time; year after year to BBQ set up, cleanup and sell tickets…

FALL 2018 GROUP WIN

Derby Results:

Live Release: Damian Z. – 25.5″
1st Place: Jimmy’s John – 10lbs 8 oz
2nd place: Ben Lam 8lbs 5 oz
3rd place:Gary Black 7lbs.13 oz

Junior Winner:
Fall 2018 Junior Win

Ally Byrne 1lbs 1oz

See you in the spring!
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Fairwell Jim Woodruff, longtime Steelhead supporter.

A familiar and friendly face on the river; with his Puma trailer in the parking lot spring and fall…

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Gone Fishing on Monday, October 1st, 2018 at the age of 63. Beloved husband of Debbie Woodruff. Dear father of Matthew and his wife Jenny. Remembered by his brother David. Predeceased by his parents Roy & Anne. Jim will also be greatly missed by other relatives and many friends.

Celebration of Jim’s will be held at the Dods & McNair Funeral Home, Chapel & Reception Centre, 21 First St., Orangeville on Saturday, October 20th, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

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Nominations for BOD Members are Closed

We are currently confirming the nominees’ acceptance; this may take a day or two until they get back to us.

The names of those whom have accepted their nominations will be posted shortly.

Voting instructions will follow shortly thereafter.

Thank you to all OS members and nominees for your participation and commitment to support the conservation and preservation to the Rainbow Trout fisheries in the Saugeen.

Should you have any questions feel free to contact us through: contact@steelheaders.ca