Mad River Hatchery releases last steelhead trout

Mad River Hatchery releases last steelhead trout

In May, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced it would cease operations at the Mad River Fish Hatchery this summer. The silvery steelhead trout reared there were released earlier this week, a spokesperson said. Hatchery operations are set to close in late June or July for the remaining rainbow trout which are to be planted in waterways of Humboldt County. While public access on the river at the site will remain, and CDFW plans…