Coho Smolts
Brooklyn Creek and the surrounding watershed support the spawning habits of Coho and Chum salmon.
In the fall, mature salmon spawn in the gravel beds and their eggs hatch the following spring. The young Chum salmon return almost immediately to the ocean, while young Coho (called Smolts) spend one year rearing in freshwater before migrating to the ocean.
Coho Smolts
Two smolts being counted and quickly released unharmed back into creek.
The Brooklyn Creek Watershed Society conducts Smolt counts at this location each April to June. The fence, pipe and box you see in this creek are used to assist us in gathering data to enhance the watershed and promote a healthy salmon lifecycle. All data collected is provided to DFO Stock Assessment Division.
Each day trained members conduct a Smolt count in which they inspect the equipment and record the number and species of fish in the box before releasing them unharmed back into the creek to continue their migration to the ocean.
Diversion dam to temporarily direct smolts into counting box.
Please do not go near the box.
If you have any questions or there appears to be a problem with the equipment contact:
Christine 250 339-7674 or Laura Terry, DFO Community Advisor 250 327-8391
Please visit our website for more information, if you would like to volunteer, or sign up for occasional updates by email: www.BrooklynCreek.ca