Quennell Lake in rural Ladysmith (3,500 trout) and Spider Lake west of Qualicum Beach (4,500) have also been topped up this year.
The local Family Fishing Weekend event takes place at Bush Creek Hatchery in rural Ladysmith on Saturday, June 15 from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m.
Operated by Ladysmith Sportsmen’s Club, the non-profit organization has hosted an annual event at the hatchery where people gravitate around a small stocked pond where 100 trout were recently delivered.
Ladysmith Sportsmen’s Club’s Jason Murray told NanaimoNewsNOW the barbecue will be on, while prizes will be available for kids who catch a fish
“We have a couple volunteers cooking hamburgers and hot dogs, it’s completely free, no donations are required.”
Rods and bait will be provided to those who don’t have those fishing necessities.
Murray said last year’s event drew about 60 people, including grandparents who hadn’t fished in many years.
“We had one little girl last year…she showed up at five to 10 and left at 3 o’clock, she fished for five hours,” he said.
Murray noted the event is a great publicity opportunity for the 35-year-old hatchery, which predominately sees Chum salmon cared for then delivered back to local creeks.
More information about Family Fishing Weekend, including applicable restrictions, can be found here.
source & photo: NanaimoNewsNOW
