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50,000 Baby Fish Released
Into Vermilion River
A large crowd turned out despite the rain for the Vermilion River Fish Drop on April 25 when 50,000 fingerlings were poured into the wild Vermilion River at the South Street Launch Ramp.
The Division of Wildlife annually stocks five Lake Erie tributary streams with 6-8" yearling Little Manistee River (Michigan) strain of steelhead. These fish migrate out into Lake Erie and spend the summer in the cooler part of the lake, before returning to streams during the fall through the spring.
The stocking was attended by representatives from the Dept of Wildlife, ODNR, Vermilion Port Authority, and local officials. Winners of the children's art contest were announced. Artwork will be displayed in the windows of the Administration Building.
4/28/08
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