DNR staff successfully complete steelhead egg collection after lightning strike damage

A JOLT AND A RECOVERY
  • Approximately 4.2 million steelhead eggs were collected during spring 2026 for Michigan’s state fish hatcheries.
    Approximately 4.2 million steelhead eggs were collected during spring 2026 for Michigan’s state fish hatcheries.
    LANSINGAfter a lightning strike at the Little Manistee River Weir (Manistee County) threatened to derail steelhead egg collection for this season, the Department of Natural Resources rallied to collect approximately 4.2 million steelhead eggs for Michigan’s state fish hatcheries. Staff were able to proceed with collection at the Little Manistee Weir, as well as deploy ...

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