A beautiful Coho salmon specimen!
The Hoy/Scott Watershed Society is pleased to announce that our 2025 Chum and Coho broodstock collection at Hoy Creek Hatchery is now complete! This annual effort is a key part of sustaining healthy salmon populations in our local watershed, and we couldn’t have done it without the dedication and teamwork of our volunteers.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to learn, help, and support the process—whether in the creek, in the hatchery, or behind the scenes. We also extend our appreciation to our DFO Community Advisor, Eric, for his continued guidance and expertise.
A Chum salmon held up by HSWS director, Matt Watts after other volunteers assisted in broodstock capture using a net in Hoy Creek.
2025 Broodstock Summary
Chum
17 pairs spawned
Estimated green egg total: 42,578
All trays have now been shocked, marking an important milestone in the early development phase.
Coho
8 pairs spawned
Estimated green egg total: 18,381
These numbers reflect a successful season and the hard work of everyone involved in broodstock collection and spawning.
Hatchery manager, Tyler Storgaard with Coho eggs in a heath tray, ready for incubation.
Hatchery Leadership & Daily Operations
Hoy Creek Hatchery continues to operate under the leadership of hatchery manager, Tyler Storgaard, and assistant hatchery manager, Anne Woosnam, who guide our volunteers through each step of this important work.
A big thank you goes out to our daily feeders, who—on top of their regular feeding duties—are now:
Minding filters
Monitoring water temperature
Recording Accumulated Thermal Units (ATUs)
These tasks are essential for tracking egg development and ensuring optimal conditions in the hatchery.
Salmon season may be winding down in the creek, but inside Hoy Creek Hatchery, salmon are hard at work—and so are we.
Thank you to everyone helping us protect and restore our local watershed. Stay tuned for updates as our eggs develop and hatch in the months ahead!
Chum salmon hanging in Hoy Creek Hatchery ready for egg and milt take.
Tyler and Amy performing an egg take at Hoy Creek Hatchery.
Buckets of salmon eggs ready for incubation!