Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association

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Goldstream Hatchery

The Goldstream Hatchery, today a leading provider of salmonid brood stock for local watersheds, was originally founded and run by the Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association. As a result of the vision and tireless efforts of Howard English, a prominent member of the Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association, the hatchery and fish counting facilities were born. Many years ago the Victoria Fish and Game Clubhouse was situated at the mouth of the Goldstream River (the actual building is now the information centre and gift shop at Goldstream Park).

Now run by the Federal Government under Fisheries and Oceans Canada (FOC), the hatchery is a major aspect of fish culture on Vancouver Island. Mr. Peter McCully of FOC now oversees the annual operations of the facility. Much of the fish counting and egg taking done during the salmon migration in the fall is handled by volunteer efforts. Colin and Joyce Menzies, active members of the Victoria Fish and Game Protective Association, are long standing volunteers at Goldstream.

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