Methow River Steelhead - Methow River Steelhead hatchery reform research
Steelhead in Pacific Northwest hatcheries are typically reared for release as 1-year-old smolts, rather than the 2Â¬and 3-year-old smolt life history patterns found in nature. High growth rates associated with accelerated hatchery rearing to a 1-year-old smolt life history may contribute to maladaptive behavioral …