From Marina Del Ray Anglers: Baby Fish come to Marina Del Rey!
December 14, 2020
Baby Fish come to Marina Del Rey
The Marina Del Rey Anglers is more than just a fishing club. They are active volunteers giving
back to the environment. The club (MDRA) is responsible for the Two Fish Rearing Pens at
Burton Chase Park. It takes a lot of man hours to raise a batch of 3000 to 4000 fish each season,
but they do it willingly.
The next batch of baby fish arrives on Wednesday December 2 and and the HUBBS Hatchery
truck is expected at around 11am (depending on traffic). Our volunteers have worked hard the
last couple weeks to get the Pens ready, with special assistance from Paul Skipper at S&K Dive.
We have a dedicated group of volunteers who put in many hours towards the raising of our fish
for release. Some of the “Pen Pals” will be on hand to welcome the thousands of new baby fish.
Lead Pen Pal Keith Moret said “ The excitement of a fresh batch of fish is energizing to all the
volunteers who look after them like our pets. “
The Two white Seabass pens are at the docks in Burton Chase Park, on the H Basin side. The
county provides the space. The fishing club pays for the pens, their care, and upkeep. It is all
done by volunteers and helps to replenish the local ocean fishery.
If you are interested in volunteering to help care for the fish or to ask about special Group tours
of the pens (once its deemed safe to do so) contact the club via Info@MDRAnglers.com. It can
be a good learning experience for students.
The fishing club has been in existence since 1975 and runs the MDR Halibut Derby to raise
funds for its Youth Fishing Program, Veterans Fishing Program and this Conservation Program.
At present MDRA only raises baby white seabass but hopes to expand in the near future to
include Halibut. The Hubbs hatchery recently released halibut in San Diego.
www.MDRAnglers.com
or www.HalibutDerby.com
to learn more about the club. They are a
charity organization and welcome more support to keep up the good works.
Press are welcome and the arrival of the fish may vary a little time wise but the fish splashing
down the sloosh is good photo or video opportunity.
The arrival is expected at 11 am on Weds. The set up will not take long. And it will be over fast
once the gate valve is opened.
Additional Quotes or more info contact: Keith Moret
via cell (310) 617-2240
or kemo0325@yahoo.com
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