A favorite Division of Wildlife Resources event that takes place each year in Daggett County is nearly here. The DWR shared in a press release that in September and October, kokanee salmon — which are a shade of silver most of the year — change to a bright red before they travel up rivers and streams to spawn. Their red color makes the fish easy to spot in the waters where they lay their eggs. The males also acquire humped backs, hooked jaws and elongated teeth during their spawning transformation. While the fish are exciting to see, note that you are not allowed to keep any kokanee salmon caught anywhere in Utah from September 10th to November 30th, during the spawning season. Visitors should also not disturb the spawning fish by wading into the water, allowing their dogs to chase the fish or by trying to pick the fish up. The Daggett County viewing event will be held on Saturday, September 11th from 9am to 2pm at the first bridge in the Sheep Creek Geological Loop, just off Highway 44. Sheep Creek, a tributary to Flaming Gorge Reservoir, is located about 6 miles south of Manila, Utah. To learn more, visit www.tanksounds.org/the-tank.
