South Canterbury hatchery releases 60,000 salmonJohn Bisset/FairfaxNZ McKinnon's Creek Hatchery releases 60,000 salmon into McKinnon's creek after feeding the fish for 12 monthsThe water turned silver as 60,000 salmon were released into the Rangitata River, north of Timaru. READ MORE:* Hundreds of salmon turn Perth river into flapping frenzy* Hatchery seeks young volunteersJOHN BISSET/FAIRFAX NZ The McKinnon's Creek Hatchery salmon have been in the hatchery for 12 months before their release. Returns to McKinnon's Creek this year reflected the low numbers of adult salmon returning to all Canterbury rivers to date. The fish had spent 12 months in incubation at McKinnon's Creek hatchery, on the south side of the river, before their release on Monday. JOHN BISSET/FAIRFAX NZ Aerial view of McKinnon's Creek Hatchery near the south-side of the Rangitata River.

Source: Stuff June 20, 2016 06:02 UTC