Thank you for raising awareness about the fact that this affects the tribes of so-called 'California' and interferes with natural selection. Liked, commented, shared and subscribed clicking 'All' at the notification bell. 😉
Your subject matter is important, of course. Thank you for that benevolent choice in your life. I like your presentation style which I am not gifted sufficiently to describe with due nuance. Just thanks. And now I've edited my comment to somehow express deep appreciation for learning you are a third-generation park ranger. All the very best to you.
I had a river otter plop it’s huge body on a rock in my back yard ...we were about a foot from each other, and in 60 years, I never saw an otter in my creek! I screamed ..it screamed and we both went flying in opposite directions! If I saw a sea lion, my luck would be the same. Animals are attracted to me no matter where I am. I just prefer a little warning BEFORE hand!
There's also a fall run salmon on the Smith River that is genetically different than any other. It may be on other california rivers also I do not know! The old timbers called it the Golden Bronze as it its Golden Bronze in color in the ocean and when it hits fresh water the meat is blood red as that of a sockey salmon. The fines salmon that swims I have seen a few in my 62 years but not over a dozen .
Salmon prefer headwaters/tributaries to spawn. These are smaller streams that flow into larger rivers. This is one reason why dams prevent wild salmon from spawning by blocking the most vital spawning and reearing habitat.
@@Coastalfishes this is 100% correct. Especially Spring Run Chinook Salmon (the subject of our next 5 salmon episodes). Cold, clear water = some of the most important spawning criteria. Usually found in upper headwaters and tributaries
The Sealions are running up the American River about 12 miles now. I see them almost every year now above the Watt Bridge chasing salmon and steelhead. Pretty wild.
Just to let you know, there are Lake Locked Salmon above the dam above Piedra ...in Pine Flat Lake. The have access to the upper Kings River. My husband and I found them trying to jump up one of the back creeks about 15 to 20 yrs ago. They are still back there doing their “thing”! You might want to put them on your list to visit! Not too many people are privy to this information ...I’ve personally only told you!
They are not as big as their saltwater cousins. But if the dams were gone, it would be interesting to see how they would rebound. Would they go back to saltwater ? Be an interesting study.
@@jesse75they’d go back…. Days after the Klamath dam came down salmon swam past where it was. It’s not a maybe anymore. They repopulate if we remove the obstacles
They are a bastardization of the natural fish, salmon aren’t a service, they are a keystone species that should be protected. Hatcheries only exist because the rivers that salmon normally are born in have been so degenerated that they can no longer be born there. Fix the river, don’t spend taxpayer money to ruin wild fish stocks.
You really think a hatchery is going to produce more fish than a healthy river? What about the quality of fish? When I was kid people used to catch 50-70lb fish every year. Now people are excited when they catch a 30lber. Our hatchery is pumping out more test tube salmon than ever too. What could be the problem?
@@bulletscreenprinting you’re mistaken… it doesn’t matter how many fish hatcheries make if there’s no where for the fish to grow up and they all get eaten/killed. By your logic there should be tons of fish in the Sacramento and American river because the hatchery; except it the complete opposite of what you’re saying. They keep dumping test tube salmon in the rivers and they all die because they’re not used to running away from predators.
@ have to agree to dis agree on that one. Worked in the industry to long, I have seen it. Lot of contributing factors on some of what your saying, water temp, pollution etc. natural fish start from an egg and have the same issue of getting ate, that’s just the natural process. Hatchery we end up with so many fish when are not able to plant them all. Over run go to fresh water and unfortunately after that they just get disposed of. If you relied on natural spawn at this point, probably would have hardly any left. It’s not perfect but it’s the best shot they have. Real problem is to many people, to big of an impact on the water ways across the spectrum.
Not sure about the impact of Sea Lions on Salmon but for sure they destroyed Steelhead fishing. They sit in the bottle neck of American river (not sure about other rivers connected to delta) and catch every Steelhead going by at that time.
No way they’re the ones that destroyed it. It was the destruction of waterways/water quality, droughts, and just too much pressure from recreational fishing. Sea lions are a natural predator, they’re just doing what they’ve been doing for hundreds of years in the ecosystem
I grew up in Carmichael and loved fishing the American both the lower for steelhead,salmon,stripers and of course the summer shad run,and the upper forks for trout. And I've seen those damn sea lions all the way up to nimbus and I think I even hooked one once when I was striper fishing off the bicycle bridge by William b pond.
Sea Lions destroyed the Steelhead run on the Cedar River in Washington State. They were chewing on them at the Ballard Locks while acclimating to fresh water.
My friend. I'm an avid fisherman. Commercial troll caught salmon From Fort Bragg California to Port Angeles Washington State. I've seen everything. To prevent Sea lions from ripping up our expensive fishing gear, we had a rifle on board. One of those breach at the stern of the boat and bullets would fly. They wouldn't come back. At the mouth of the Russian, Smith and Klamath rivers, piles of sea lions lay all fat drying and sunning themselves, waiting to tear up the next run of fish. Something has to be done. I say let the natives hut them again. Take them of the endangered list. Look at the counter Sea Lion measures at the dam on the Columbia River. Sea lions have even swam up to the dam on the Nisqually. They have infested themselves where ever there's a free and easy food source.
Cowlitz river is a success story in restocking salmon above dams. Problem is California Fisheries is too stubborn to learn what has already proven successful. Let me give you an example how California fish and game doesn't give a rats azz about salmon. Just below Keswick dam on the upper Sacramento river, rock creek runs into the river. Right below the walking/ bike path bridge over the creek, it is built up so fish can't migrate up the creek to spawn. During very high water, when Keswick is releasing water, you will see fish trying to attempt jumping the man made barrier. This is just one example. Want more ? There's plenty. Upper Ash Creek above Shasta dam, is ideal to repopulate spring Chinook. If any salmon restoration should take place, start there.
What a weird way to go! Human Beings killing them before they can feel that Natural best part of their lives...spawning! We rob them of God’s gift ! Lol😂
There’s also a really cool Hatchery up on Friant Road in Far Norther Fresno County. They have some of the most beautiful trout...and HUGE! They plant all of our local region all the way up to the high Central .sierra!🏕🙀😎
Sorry but hatcheries are California's only chance for salmon..... There is WAY too much habitat degradation too ever expect for wild salmon numbers too increase unfortunately
As we always say: it’s really society. We, while it might not feel this way all the time, set the priorities for our politicians and their Agencies. It’s really up to us to emphasize the protection of species… we know, that sounds a bit eye-rolly, but not sure what else we can do?
@@Where_The_Wild_Roam I'll tell you what we can do. I purposely bought property that has a creek on it. The first thing I did was clean it out and sift parts of the gravel and create holding water and eddies. It was hard work. I repopulated that portion of the creek with two runs of Coho salmon. An early run that arrives at just around October 31 first and another on December 1st. It took around 10 years to establish the two runs. Restoration is then on the grass route level. People are tired of waiting for government agencies and policies that don't work. Also. Many creeks can dry up during summer. I know many of them that do. Pools of small salmon and steelhead and cutthroat trout are trapped. Every summer my uncle, kids and I, rescue these fish before the creek completely drys up. One creek we work each summer, the creek bed really percs, so we have to keep an eye on it early spring. So another favorite creek had a small population of Coho and Chums in it but no Chinook. Some of my friends are Native Americans that net a river each Tuesday. I would go with them when they took the fish out of the nets. If a female Chinook was running eggs, I'd fill them in my buckets and fertilize them with a buck. Take them over to one of my favorite streams and put the fertilized eggs directly in the gravel. Now the salmon have established themselves in that creek. Okay. Go ahead and arrest us.
Fish management does. I get in arguments with the so called experts. Look what kind of job they have done. There's a huge labor force of us retired seniors that will work for free. Enjoy and love our work. Instead of these loser college grads.
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Thank you
Thanks SO MUCH
Thank you for raising awareness about the fact that this affects the tribes of so-called 'California' and interferes with natural selection. Liked, commented, shared and subscribed clicking 'All' at the notification bell. 😉
Your subject matter is important, of course. Thank you for that benevolent choice in your life. I like your presentation style which I am not gifted sufficiently to describe with due nuance. Just thanks. And now I've edited my comment to somehow express deep appreciation for learning you are a third-generation park ranger. All the very best to you.
Wow. This is high praise indeed. Thanks so much
I had a river otter plop it’s huge body on a rock in my back yard ...we were about a foot from each other, and in 60 years, I never saw an otter in my creek! I screamed ..it screamed and we both went flying in opposite directions! If I saw a sea lion, my luck would be the same. Animals are attracted to me no matter where I am. I just prefer a little warning BEFORE hand!
🙀😂
There's also a fall run salmon on the Smith River that is genetically different than any other.
It may be on other california rivers also I do not know!
The old timbers called it the Golden Bronze as it its Golden Bronze in color in the ocean and when it hits fresh water the meat is blood red as that of a sockey salmon.
The fines salmon that swims I have seen a few in my 62 years but not over a dozen .
@@kirkstewart-vf6hg whoa, great knowledge. We didn’t know that! Thanks for sharing (starts searching online immediately)
Salmon prefer headwaters/tributaries to spawn. These are smaller streams that flow into larger rivers. This is one reason why dams prevent wild salmon from spawning by blocking the most vital spawning and reearing habitat.
@@Coastalfishes this is 100% correct. Especially Spring Run Chinook Salmon (the subject of our next 5 salmon episodes). Cold, clear water = some of the most important spawning criteria. Usually found in upper headwaters and tributaries
Im curious how the McCloud and Pit rivers have such strong Steelhead runs but little to no Chinook runs?
my new favorite show!
The Sealions are running up the American River about 12 miles now. I see them almost every year now above the Watt Bridge chasing salmon and steelhead. Pretty wild.
They must be stop non native animal eating native species
Excellent! When does part 2 come out!
Episodes will be releasing weekly! Keep an eye out on Thursday
This is essential information!
Thanks so much for the comment. Hopefully the next few episodes provide more :)
love me some quality fish content!
Just to let you know, there are Lake Locked Salmon above the dam above Piedra ...in Pine Flat Lake. The have access to the upper Kings River. My husband and I found them trying to jump up one of the back creeks about 15 to 20 yrs ago. They are still back there doing their “thing”! You might want to put them on your list to visit! Not too many people are privy to this information ...I’ve personally only told you!
They are not as big as their saltwater cousins.
But if the dams were gone, it would be interesting to see how they would rebound. Would they go back to saltwater ?
Be an interesting study.
@@jesse75they’d go back…. Days after the Klamath dam came down salmon swam past where it was. It’s not a maybe anymore. They repopulate if we remove the obstacles
Loves these videos
Thanks so much Brent!
ready for part 2
You salty ol ' El Dorado sailer! How the heck are ya?! Thanks for the comment. Same time/place next week for Part 2...Go Giants
Hatchery’s can provide far more fish then any other means. There should be one on every river
They are a bastardization of the natural fish, salmon aren’t a service, they are a keystone species that should be protected. Hatcheries only exist because the rivers that salmon normally are born in have been so degenerated that they can no longer be born there. Fix the river, don’t spend taxpayer money to ruin wild fish stocks.
You really think a hatchery is going to produce more fish than a healthy river? What about the quality of fish?
When I was kid people used to catch 50-70lb fish every year. Now people are excited when they catch a 30lber. Our hatchery is pumping out more test tube salmon than ever too. What could be the problem?
@ they can create more fish x 10. That’s why they plant the overflow elsewhere du!!
@@bulletscreenprinting you’re mistaken… it doesn’t matter how many fish hatcheries make if there’s no where for the fish to grow up and they all get eaten/killed.
By your logic there should be tons of fish in the Sacramento and American river because the hatchery; except it the complete opposite of what you’re saying. They keep dumping test tube salmon in the rivers and they all die because they’re not used to running away from predators.
@ have to agree to dis agree on that one. Worked in the industry to long, I have seen it. Lot of contributing factors on some of what your saying, water temp, pollution etc. natural fish start from an egg and have the same issue of getting ate, that’s just the natural process. Hatchery we end up with so many fish when are not able to plant them all. Over run go to fresh water and unfortunately after that they just get disposed of. If you relied on natural spawn at this point, probably would have hardly any left. It’s not perfect but it’s the best shot they have. Real problem is to many people, to big of an impact on the water ways across the spectrum.
Not sure about the impact of Sea Lions on Salmon but for sure they destroyed Steelhead fishing.
They sit in the bottle neck of American river (not sure about other rivers connected to delta) and catch every Steelhead going by at that time.
No way they’re the ones that destroyed it. It was the destruction of waterways/water quality, droughts, and just too much pressure from recreational fishing. Sea lions are a natural predator, they’re just doing what they’ve been doing for hundreds of years in the ecosystem
I grew up in Carmichael and loved fishing the American both the lower for steelhead,salmon,stripers and of course the summer shad run,and the upper forks for trout. And I've seen those damn sea lions all the way up to nimbus and I think I even hooked one once when I was striper fishing off the bicycle bridge by William b pond.
Sea Lions destroyed the Steelhead run on the Cedar River in Washington State.
They were chewing on them at the Ballard Locks while acclimating to fresh water.
@@jesse75 True.
My friend. I'm an avid fisherman. Commercial troll caught salmon From Fort Bragg California to Port Angeles Washington State.
I've seen everything. To prevent Sea lions from ripping up our expensive fishing gear, we had a rifle on board. One of those breach at the stern of the boat and bullets would fly. They wouldn't come back.
At the mouth of the Russian, Smith and Klamath rivers, piles of sea lions lay all fat drying and sunning themselves, waiting to tear up the next run of fish.
Something has to be done. I say let the natives hut them again. Take them of the endangered list.
Look at the counter Sea Lion measures at the dam on the Columbia River.
Sea lions have even swam up to the dam on the Nisqually. They have infested themselves where ever there's a free and easy food source.
Why gross?
Did we say gross?
@@Where_The_Wild_Roam 5:00 +- "does his little shimmy - gross" I could be wrong but sounds like...
Cowlitz river is a success story in restocking salmon above dams.
Problem is California Fisheries is too stubborn to learn what has already proven successful.
Let me give you an example how California fish and game doesn't give a rats azz about salmon.
Just below Keswick dam on the upper Sacramento river, rock creek runs into the river. Right below the walking/ bike path bridge over the creek, it is built up so fish can't migrate up the creek to spawn.
During very high water, when Keswick is releasing water, you will see fish trying to attempt jumping the man made barrier.
This is just one example. Want more ? There's plenty.
Upper Ash Creek above Shasta dam, is ideal to repopulate spring Chinook.
If any salmon restoration should take place, start there.
GREAT point about Ash Creek. We love it up there
You want to save the salmon get rid of the sea lions
What a weird way to go! Human Beings killing them before they can feel that Natural best part of their lives...spawning! We rob them of God’s gift ! Lol😂
There’s also a really cool Hatchery up on Friant Road in Far Norther Fresno County. They have some of the most beautiful trout...and HUGE! They plant all of our local region all the way up to the high Central .sierra!🏕🙀😎
Sorry but hatcheries are California's only chance for salmon..... There is WAY too much habitat degradation too ever expect for wild salmon numbers too increase unfortunately
No other subject gets me more pissed off than this one.
State management of salmon stinks.
As we always say: it’s really society. We, while it might not feel this way all the time, set the priorities for our politicians and their Agencies. It’s really up to us to emphasize the protection of species… we know, that sounds a bit eye-rolly, but not sure what else we can do?
@@Where_The_Wild_Roam I'll tell you what we can do.
I purposely bought property that has a creek on it.
The first thing I did was clean it out and sift parts of the gravel and create holding water and eddies.
It was hard work. I repopulated that portion of the creek with two runs of Coho salmon.
An early run that arrives at just around October 31 first and another on December 1st. It took around 10 years to establish the two runs.
Restoration is then on the grass route level.
People are tired of waiting for government agencies and policies that don't work.
Also. Many creeks can dry up during summer. I know many of them that do.
Pools of small salmon and steelhead and cutthroat trout are trapped.
Every summer my uncle, kids and I, rescue these fish before the creek completely drys up.
One creek we work each summer, the creek bed really percs, so we have to keep an eye on it early spring.
So another favorite creek had a small population of Coho and Chums in it but no Chinook.
Some of my friends are Native Americans that net a river each Tuesday.
I would go with them when they took the fish out of the nets.
If a female Chinook was running eggs, I'd fill them in my buckets and fertilize them with a buck.
Take them over to one of my favorite streams and put the fertilized eggs directly in the gravel.
Now the salmon have established themselves in that creek.
Okay. Go ahead and arrest us.
California sucks
Fish management does. I get in arguments with the so called experts.
Look what kind of job they have done.
There's a huge labor force of us retired seniors that will work for free. Enjoy and love our work.
Instead of these loser college grads.