California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff release fall-run inland Chinook salmon into Lake Oroville as part of ongoing efforts to support recreational fishing opportunities. Photo courtesy of California Department of Fish and Wildlife

OROVILLE, CA (MPG) - As part of ongoing efforts to provide diverse fishing opportunities in Lake Oroville, California Department of Fish and Wildlife staff from the Feather River Fish Hatchery, in partnership with the Department of Water Resources, released 129,000 fall-run inland Chinook salmon as fingerlings into Lake Oroville earlier this week.

A significant amount of effort, time and care is required to raise these salmon, which range from 4 to 6 inches in length. For more information on CDFW hatcheries, visit https://wildlife.ca.gov/Fishing/Hatcheries