Herring – spawning, fishing, weather, and catch

Herring spawning was taking place at Sage Beach. Connor joined the gulls in trying to take advantage of the opportunity, and managed to come home with several fish.

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Herring spawning activity brought birds and Connor to Sage Rock in hopes of catching some fish.

Herring spawn turns the water pale and results in foam being pushed up on the rocky shore.

The Pyramids rise behind Crescent Bay where gulls obscure the view of fishing boats in town for the herring fishery.

When fish get near the surface, gulls quickly fly in to try and get a meal before the fish dive down again.

Herring weather is the name given to spring days when sun and squalls move through with snow, rain, and hail. Here a squal is obscuring the Pyramids, though not Mt. Kincaid.

Connor's catch of herring. He will freeze them to be used as bait for halibut when his grandpa visits later in the year.

Connor's catch of herring. He will freeze them to be used as bait for halibut when his grandpa visits later in the year.