Indian Creek Hatchery Fall Chinook Salmon Smolts Released into the Rogue River – 2024
In 2024, Indian Creek Hatchery released thousands of fall Chinook salmon smolts into the Rogue River, continuing a long-standing mission to supplement natural salmon populations and support a healthy, sustainable fishery. These young salmon, known as smolts, have been carefully reared at the hatchery from fertilized eggs to a size and stage that prepares them for their journey to the ocean.
This release marks a critical milestone in the salmon life cycle — but it’s just one part of a much larger effort. Ongoing work at the hatchery, including habitat monitoring, fry care, water quality management, and volunteer-supported maintenance, ensures these salmon have the best possible chance to thrive at sea and return home to spawn.
The dedicated work of volunteers and partners like the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s STEP program and Curry Anadromous Fishermen makes this possible year after year. Your donations, membership, and volunteer support are vital to sustaining this cycle — from egg to ocean and back again.
