03-21-2017, 08:41 PM
A question I have is what about those who enjoy good pike fishing? Being a good thing is certainly relative to what folks consider "good". It seems there are far more waters in Utah managed toward trout than any other species. I guess my point is why are pike discussed in the same sentence as carp as being something awful. Pike are one of the greatest freshwater trophy fish in the U.S. Furthermore the table fair is consistent with that of walleye making this fish exciting and rewarding.
Although the circumstances are much different. I cannot help but think the catch and kill regulation on pike at Utah Lake is set to accomplish similar results as Yuba. I understand the reasoning deals with the June Sucker. However, seeing this attack on pike and often hearing discussions of pike and carp in the same sentence makes me cringe to the point where I wonder how much this is simply what the DWR wants to do rather than what fisherman/women really want. IMO stocking fish such as trout in a high concentration of pike and walleye would prove to be a bad move depending on size of water, depth, etc...on the same token attempting to eradicate pike because "its a good thing" leaves some to wonder whether this state is being managed using a narrow scope.
I'll follow this by saying I am not necessarily assuming some, none, or all of this is happening. As an angler who grew up in Michigan I target walleye, pike, perch, bass, and panfish. Having great pike waters is something I miss and hate to see go away.
It would be interesting to see a vote or poll from anglers on how they feel about the pike in Yuba...what I can say is everytime I visit Yuba more and more anglers are fishing, taking that long drive, and spending cash...it certainly is not because of carp or trout.
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Although the circumstances are much different. I cannot help but think the catch and kill regulation on pike at Utah Lake is set to accomplish similar results as Yuba. I understand the reasoning deals with the June Sucker. However, seeing this attack on pike and often hearing discussions of pike and carp in the same sentence makes me cringe to the point where I wonder how much this is simply what the DWR wants to do rather than what fisherman/women really want. IMO stocking fish such as trout in a high concentration of pike and walleye would prove to be a bad move depending on size of water, depth, etc...on the same token attempting to eradicate pike because "its a good thing" leaves some to wonder whether this state is being managed using a narrow scope.
I'll follow this by saying I am not necessarily assuming some, none, or all of this is happening. As an angler who grew up in Michigan I target walleye, pike, perch, bass, and panfish. Having great pike waters is something I miss and hate to see go away.
It would be interesting to see a vote or poll from anglers on how they feel about the pike in Yuba...what I can say is everytime I visit Yuba more and more anglers are fishing, taking that long drive, and spending cash...it certainly is not because of carp or trout.
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