Many thanks go to the Squamish Terminals for their support during this hectic run up to the Olympics.

The velcro materials put on the West Dock concrete pilings last Spring were in great shape. If herring spawn successfully on these materials, this might be the best way to further expand the spawning area as little maintenance is necessary after application.
No herring or roe were seen under either dock but several dozen juvenile sunflower starfish were seen on materials that were spawned last year showing how life returns to a once barren area as the herring increase.
Juan Olsen reported seeing herring several weeks ago and it’s likely this first wave of herring spawners is still in the area but not ripe enough yet to spawn. Last year the first wave started spawning on February 7, the earliest spawning ever recorded in this area. With no outflow winds it’s likely the herring will also spawn up into Mamquam Blind Channel as they did two years ago.