2024 Hatchery Update

The hatchery figures for 2024 are as follows:

DATE EGGS TEMPERATURE 

• 08/12        4,500 9.5

• 13/12         7840 9.9

• 13/12         6160 9.9

• 17/12         5540 10.2

• 28/12       5720 10.1

• 18/01       10,240 4.0

• 25/01        12,480 9.8

• 31/01       7,650 6.5

Total stripped……………….60,130
Average hatching time 65 days at average chilled temperature of 6.8 degrees.

Approximately 30,000 were put into artificial redds in streams and main river and the balance into two incubation boxes in two separate tanks. These have hatched and are being fed by 24hour clockwork feeders . Approximate attrition rate 5,500 . Actual figures on request.

One large hen fish gave 12,480 eggs which was a record for us. All broodstock went back into the river in good condition , in fact one fish had a patch of disease which on release had healed completely.