Why stock trout outside of native ranges?
#1 Guest_donkeyman876_*
Posted 25 January 2010 - 08:57 PM
#2 Guest_fundulus_*
Posted 25 January 2010 - 09:36 PM
There's nothing to clear up, it's just plain stupid with a life of its own.Can anyone clear this up, Thanks.
#3 Guest_bart_*
Posted 25 January 2010 - 09:59 PM
Personally I am in favor of leaving things the way they are but am not ashamed to admit that I love fishing for wild brown trout in the beautiful creeks near my house. I also like fishing for smallmouth bass and walleye, both of which are non-native to my area but now prevalent. However I do find put and take trout fishing to be rather deplorable. Just my opinion though.
#4 Guest_SunnyRollins_*
Posted 26 January 2010 - 11:09 AM
Why are rainbow and other trout stocked outside of there native ranges? I cannot figure this out, why did they do it in the frst plac and (aside from pressure from anglers)do they still do it? What is wrong with other native trout species (like brook in my area)? Can anyone clear this up, Thanks.
They did it in the first place most likely for no other reason than angler pressure.
I would guess they still do it because the states makes so much money off trout stamps.
#5 Guest_mikez_*
Posted 26 January 2010 - 09:25 PM
Trout are easily raised in large numbers, survive well in appropreate habitat and they bring out the fishermen in droves.
That pattern was established close to 100 years ago when there was much less concern or understanding of the impacts of introduced species.
Some states are making attempts to rectify some of the damage. Some western states are poisoning headwater streams in the Rockies to get rid of all things, our beloved brook trout. There are other cases but there's a long way to go.
Personally I don't believe non-native farm raised trout should ever be put into water that could potentially support native trout.
On the other hand I can't be too bothered by stocked trout in ponds and streams that would otherwise have no native game fish or are too far impacted to support native trout.
#6 Guest_bart_*
Posted 26 January 2010 - 10:50 PM
Trout fishing is a sticky issue. Nothing breeds contempt for your fellow man like a little trout fishing.
#7 Guest_fundulus_*
Posted 26 January 2010 - 11:06 PM
#8 Guest_bart_*
Posted 26 January 2010 - 11:21 PM
I read somewhere, TU website I believe, that the Susquehanna river was full of brook trout before the white man showed up. Is this true?
#9 Guest_dmarkley_*
Posted 27 January 2010 - 08:45 AM
I've often wondered how many Chesapeake logperch my beloved brown trout consume on a regular basis? Of course don't forget the introduced walleye and smallmouth bass as I'm sure they get their fill too. What a mess.
I read somewhere, TU website I believe, that the Susquehanna river was full of brook trout before the white man showed up. Is this true?
I'm not sure if the Susquehanna ever was a haven for brookies. Even before the dams, it would have been a rather warm water area for brookies.
My grandfather used to live on the river as a kid (circa 1915) and told me of huge catches of eels and shad.
Dean
#10 Guest_creekcrawler_*
Posted 27 January 2010 - 04:00 PM
#11 Guest_smbass_*
Posted 27 January 2010 - 04:20 PM
#12 Guest_farmertodd_*
Posted 27 January 2010 - 06:00 PM
Todd
#13 Guest_smbass_*
Posted 28 January 2010 - 09:19 PM
#14 Guest_bart_*
Posted 29 January 2010 - 11:07 AM
Edited by bart, 29 January 2010 - 11:08 AM.
#15 Guest_creekcrawler_*
Posted 29 January 2010 - 12:00 PM
I thought that was pretty far upstream.
Was in a very small trib (of the Cuyahoga!) this spring and in one spot every scoop
of the seine was 50% lil steelhead. I was amazed.
#16 Guest_bart_*
Posted 29 January 2010 - 10:15 PM
#17 Guest_smbass_*
Posted 29 January 2010 - 10:50 PM
The Cuyahoga does seem to be a river that produces a lot of natural fish. I have found quite a few there myself in some small tribs to it.
#18 Guest_az9_*
Posted 31 January 2010 - 01:03 AM
#19 Guest_donkeyman876_*
Posted 31 January 2010 - 03:47 PM
Edited by donkeyman876, 31 January 2010 - 03:51 PM.
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