lakebound88 , when I was checking the creek by my camp a few years ago when the water was way low. I saw 3 year classes in the creek , 1.5 to 2" , 4" to 5" and 8" to 10" . The one's I picked up today 3 were about 6" and the other one about 10" to 12" now I could see that guy being in the lake but those little guys I thought should still be in the creeks. West side above showboat a mile or so............I may still have those picture of the low water that year. How long does it take them to smolt ??? Then they run to the lake ???