Celebrate World Fish Migration Day at the Nequasset Fish Ladder
Alewives at the Nequasset Fish Ladder in 2020 PC: K Gravino
WHEN: Saturday May 21st, 2022 from 10AM - 11AM
WHERE: Nequasset Fish Ladder, Woolwich, ME 04579
On May 21st, KELT will celebrate World Fish Migration Day at the Nequasset fish ladder in Woolwich. World Fish Migration Day is a day of international celebration for open rivers and migratory fish that includes festivities at fish migration sites in 60+ countries across the world. Join the celebration from 10AM to 11AM in Woolwich at this free, family-friendly event.
KELT staff will give a presentation at the Nequasset Fish Ladder about alewife biology, life history, and the history of the alewife run at Nequasset Lake. The alewife run is underway at Nequasset Lake, so during the program you will have a chance to watch fish climb up the ladder, see an active alewife harvest, buy smoked alewives for 75 cents apiece, and potentially spot one of the ospreys or eagles that are drawn to the site by the abundant fish.
The active fish run and alewife harvest at Nequasset Dam has been an important part of the town of Woolwich for hundreds of years. The restoration of the fish ladder in fall of 2014 has helped ensure the continued success of the alewife run for many years to come.
The fish ladder is a perfect spot for families. PC: Angela Brewer
To find out more about the event, contact Ruth Indrick at rindrick@kennebecestuary.org. Registration recommended. To learn more about World Fish Migration Day and migratory fish celebrations around the globe, check out the resources below!
Eager to start exploring? Check out these World Fish Migration Day resources!
