Our recent trip to Harrison Hot Springs provided a perfect opportunity for us to stop into the 'Inch Creek Salmonid Enhancement Facility' once again. We arrived there a short time and drive after our early-morning breakfast in Mission, and like our last visit, did a self-guided tour of the grounds, taking in as many of the sights and sounds as possible.
I was not expecting to see much activity - it was too early in the year to see any returning adult salmonids - but like our last visit, at about the same time of year, preparations were being made to accommodate this year's fry in the outdoor rearing troughs and ponds.
Still did not see sturgeons in 'The Lagoon' (suspect they're long since gone?), but sure enjoyed catching all the 'early-spring' sights and sounds throughout the grounds at this time. It's such a lovely spot. And the drive in to the facility, winds through one of the most beautiful valleys in the Lower Fraser Valley area.
Now to make a point of planning to get there in the fall, when adult fish brood stock collection/sorting 'action' should be taking place. read more