Sisters and Northport students Lexi and Tori made sure their fish made it safely into the water May 12.

Hub Staff

A perfect Spring day saw a bevy of Northport Elementary School students release their smolts (young salmon) at the Saugeen River Access Point #13, under Thede Bridge, May 12.

The students had been caring for the young fish which were provided by the Lake Huron Fishing Club (LHFC), since last Fall.

Northport Elementary School students Ryker (left) and Knox leant a helping hand in transporting the school’s young salmon to the Saugeen River with help from the Lake Huron Fishing Club, May 12.

Lake Huron Fishing Club member Brian King (right) gathered the fish that had been being cared for at Northport Elementary School since last Fall and brought them to the Saugeen River where plenty of Northport students were happy to bring them to the water.

Northport students and some helpful parents put on their wellies and carefully moved the young salmon to the Saugeen River.

Anna during Northport Elementary School’s salmon release, May 12 at the Saugeen River.

Nola and mom Danielle worked together May 12 at Northport’s Salmon release day.

Northport student Ella made sure her fish made it safely into the water, May 12.

Eldon was excited to show-off a crayfish claw that he found along the shores of Saugeen River.