Fin clipping, whiskey creek volunteer salmon hatchery

Jerry Dove · 03-17-2019, 10:14 AM

Annual fin clipping, Sat. April 13th. Coffee and doughnuts at 8AM go to work at 9AM. BBQ at noon. Raffle all day plus silent auction. Do not have to be a member but can join that day if you like. We will be clipping 105,000 little spring Chinook. 7660 Whiskey Creek Road, two miles North of Cape Look Out State Park. Feel free to call Jerry Dove for more info 503 812 1572 or just show up and we will put you to work. This is always a fun day. We encourage kids to participate, young ones must have an adult to supervise.

Coastalhounddog · 03-17-2019, 02:01 PM

I plan on being there and hope to bring 1-2 reinforcements.

Jerry Dove · 03-18-2019, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Coastalhounddog

I plan on being there and hope to bring 1-2 reinforcements.

See you on the 13th

wak'm&stak'm · 03-20-2019, 06:21 AM

If it wasn’t a 6 hour drive I would be there, I hope plenty of help shows up......

thank you volunteers.

Jerry Dove · 03-20-2019, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by wak'm&stak'm

If it wasn’t a 6 hour drive I would be there, I hope plenty of help shows up......

thank you volunteers.

YA BUT YOU WOULD GET A FREE LUNCH, BBQ HAMBURGERS, HOT DOGS, POTATO SALAD, CHIPS AND PEPSI

Jerry Dove · 03-24-2019, 05:01 PM

We had a great garage sale yesterday, made $$$$ for the fish. Had some good stuff left over so will have a mini garage sale at Fin clipping.

Jerry Dove · 03-26-2019, 09:41 AM

Would you all share on Face Book or any other way the date of Tillamook Anglers fin clipping at Whiskey Creek Volunteer Salmon Hatchery!! Our news letter went our with a BIG MISTAKE said clipping was on April 11th, NOT TRUE. Our work party for set up is on Thurs. the 11th. And please do not ask how many folks prof read our letter before it goes out,,,a lot. FIN CLIPPING IS ALWAYS ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF APRIL. THANKS

jacksalmon · 03-27-2019, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Jerry Dove

Would you all share on Face Book or any other way the date of Tillamook Anglers fin clipping at Whiskey Creek Volunteer Salmon Hatchery!! Our news letter went our with a BIG MISTAKE said clipping was on April 11th, NOT TRUE. Our work party for set up is on Thurs. the 11th. And please do not ask how many folks prof read our letter before it goes out,,,a lot. FIN CLIPPING IS ALWAYS ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF APRIL. THANKS

How is this hatchery funded? What kind of returns does it get? Thanks.

Jerry Dove · 03-28-2019, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksalmon

How is this hatchery funded? What kind of returns does it get? Thanks.

Membership and donations. Average return.

Jerry Dove · 04-02-2019, 09:19 AM

Getting closer. I have word from the right people that we will have sunshine all day.....

Coastalhounddog · 04-04-2019, 04:42 PM

Jerry,

This Coastalhounddog will be here bright eyed and bushytailed early Saturday the 13th.
I sure wished the Nestucca Bay Clean-Up was scheduled for a different day than Saturday the 13th......Like the 14th.
It would have been nice to make a weekend out of this............
It might be useful to partner these two together since they are really so close in proximity.
Justa thought........................

What is projected for a turn-out for this event?
I know its Volunteer's only correct?

Hatchery and Wild Co-Exist .......... IMO

Greenleaf · 04-05-2019, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Coastalhounddog

Jerry,

This Coastalhounddog will be here bright eyed and bushytailed early Saturday the 13th.
I sure wished the Nestucca Bay Clean-Up was scheduled for a different day than Saturday the 13th......Like the 14th.
It would have been nice to make a weekend out of this............
It might be useful to partner these two together since they are really so close in proximity.
Justa thought........................

What is projected for a turn-out for this event?
I know its Volunteer's only correct?

Hatchery and Wild Co-Exist .......... IMO

We do the Nestucca Bay Clean-Up every two years and if I'm still working for the Watershed Council then I will make sure to plan around the Whiskey Creek Fin Clipping event. I have had a number of folks tell me they would like to help out with the Clean-Up but have already committed to the Whiskey Creek event...I wish I could go to both myself

Fingers crossed for nice weather on the 13th!

Jerry Dove · 04-05-2019, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Coastalhounddog

Jerry,

This Coastalhounddog will be here bright eyed and bushytailed early Saturday the 13th.
I sure wished the Nestucca Bay Clean-Up was scheduled for a different day than Saturday the 13th......Like the 14th.
It would have been nice to make a weekend out of this............
It might be useful to partner these two together since they are really so close in proximity.
Justa thought........................

What is projected for a turn-out for this event?
I know its Volunteer's only correct?

I agree on the clean up. We have food for 400, sometimes we run real close. Folks come and go. See you on the 13th.

Hatchery and Wild Co-Exist .......... IMO

Jerry Dove · 04-05-2019, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenleaf

We do the Nestucca Bay Clean-Up every two years and if I'm still working for the Watershed Council then I will make sure to plan around the Whiskey Creek Fin Clipping event. I have had a number of folks tell me they would like to help out with the Clean-Up but have already committed to the Whiskey Creek event...I wish I could go to both myself

Fingers crossed for nice weather on the 13th!

Agreed, our is always the second Sat. of April.

Jerry Dove · 04-10-2019, 02:18 PM

This morning channel two showed sun with no rain on Sat.. Who do you believe? Trust me,,nothing but sun shine,,,,,well at least for the lunch line. Dress for the weather. See all in 3 days.

Jerry Dove · 04-11-2019, 08:35 PM

Great set up crew today, all ready to go Sat. AM. One problem our little mini garage sale for Sat is growing. Thanks Mark Deal.

Jerry Dove · 04-13-2019, 07:04 PM

Another batch of Springers lost their fin today. Great crowd, good food, made a few $$$$ for the hatchery. Thanks to all that showed up to help. If any one has pictures please post. I am going to bed!!

RB Drifter · 04-14-2019, 08:55 AM

Here are a few pics of the event, primarily my boy and I. He had a great time and ran momma ragged.

Quiet Riot · 04-14-2019, 09:09 AM

Good times! We had fun.

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Jerry Dove · 04-15-2019, 06:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RB Drifter

Here are a few pics of the event, primarily my boy and I. He had a great time and ran momma ragged.

Looks like a good time was had by all. Thanks for the pic. hope to see you next time but with sun shine.

Fishing Dear · 04-15-2019, 01:21 PM

Hey Jerry looks like you had a good turnout, we were camping at Cape Lookout and came by the hatchery and looks like you had a good crowd, had I not been with the wife this weekend I would have been there so I'll look for your next event.

FD

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Originally Posted by Jerry Dove

Looks like a good time was had by all. Thanks for the pic. hope to see you next time but with sun shine.

Jerry Dove · 04-17-2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fishing Dear

Hey Jerry looks like you had a good turnout, we were camping at Cape Lookout and came by the hatchery and looks like you had a good crowd, had I not been with the wife this weekend I would have been there so I'll look for your next event.

FD

The next event will be the Fishing Day For Kids With Disabilities. Always the second Saturday of September this year Sept. 14th 2019.

angelo pappas · 04-18-2019, 08:48 PM

I'm surprised the hatchery spring Chinook runs on the wilson/ trask/ nestucca are still going. There are few if any wild ones on these rivers anymore. Not sure if that is due to hatchery fish or other factors, but given their near extinction it would seem wise to stop these hatchery programs ASAP to save the few remaining wild ones in this case. What few natives that do return are usually gut hooked on herring in bay or eggs in rivers and then released bleeding only to die, perpetuating the cycle of extinction.

I am not anti hatchery in general, but this is one of the few cases where I would strongly support ending hatchery programs here/ close fishing to protect what few wild spring Chinook remain here.

B. Coastal · 04-18-2019, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by angelo pappas

I'm surprised the hatchery spring Chinook runs on the wilson/ trask/ nestucca are still going. There are few if any wild ones on these rivers anymore. Not sure if that is due to hatchery fish or other factors, but given their near extinction it would seem wise to stop these hatchery programs ASAP to save the few remaining wild ones in this case. What few natives that do return are usually gut hooked on herring in bay or eggs in rivers and then released bleeding only to die, perpetuating the cycle of extinction.

I am not anti hatchery in general, but this is one of the few cases where I would strongly support ending hatchery programs here/ close fishing to protect what few wild spring Chinook remain here.

Funny, kind of seems like you are, as you hijack a thread celebrating the success of this volunteer program.

BC

greenbridge · 04-19-2019, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by angelo pappas

I'm surprised the hatchery spring Chinook runs on the wilson/ trask/ nestucca are still going. There are few if any wild ones on these rivers anymore. Not sure if that is due to hatchery fish or other factors, but given their near extinction it would seem wise to stop these hatchery programs ASAP to save the few remaining wild ones in this case. What few natives that do return are usually gut hooked on herring in bay or eggs in rivers and then released bleeding only to die, perpetuating the cycle of extinction.

I am not anti hatchery in general, but this is one of the few cases where I would strongly support ending hatchery programs here/ close fishing to protect what few wild spring Chinook remain here.

You need to get out and fish these rivers more to appreciate the opportunities we have to catch springers thanks to these programs. And yes their are wild fish in these rivers. No need to kill another good fishery because of a wild hatchery debate.

duke1122 · 04-19-2019, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by angelo pappas

I'm surprised the hatchery spring Chinook runs on the wilson/ trask/ nestucca are still going. There are few if any wild ones on these rivers anymore. Not sure if that is due to hatchery fish or other factors, but given their near extinction it would seem wise to stop these hatchery programs ASAP to save the few remaining wild ones in this case. What few natives that do return are usually gut hooked on herring in bay or eggs in rivers and then released bleeding only to die, perpetuating the cycle of extinction.

I am not anti hatchery in general, but this is one of the few cases where I would strongly support ending hatchery programs here/ close fishing to protect what few wild spring Chinook remain here.

Total B.S. Hardly any pressure on this fishery. My guess, not one in 10 fish ever get a hook in them. Also, I have fished herring for 40 years and don't remember gut hooking being the norm. More like one in thirty.