01-30-2008, 04:09 AM
Chesterfield reservoir had these before it went dry a few years back. I was hoping that after going dry it would eliminate these critters but it seems they have come back even stronger. I wrote an email to the fish and game back then and was told that they were introduced from some hatchery fish that got infected and not treated.
When I seen them again after the reservoir filled up I again questioned them about them and that is when I got the answer about the birds and snails causing them from Dick Scully. If it is due to birds I would think that the Blackfoot would have them as well as Devils creek which are both just over the hill from Chesterfield and Deep Creek. I have not seen them in these fish yet. That makes me believe they were put in with some infected hatchery stock and are probably here to stay. It is a real shame to see the beautiful trout at Chesterfield infested with these critters. Even though you can cook them and kill them it sure takes the enjoyment out of feasting on a nice trout fillet or baked trout.
I fished Flaming Gorge this weekend and caught some rainbows. They reminded me of what fish should look like. Footballs and silver skin without the black scars from the parasites.
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When I seen them again after the reservoir filled up I again questioned them about them and that is when I got the answer about the birds and snails causing them from Dick Scully. If it is due to birds I would think that the Blackfoot would have them as well as Devils creek which are both just over the hill from Chesterfield and Deep Creek. I have not seen them in these fish yet. That makes me believe they were put in with some infected hatchery stock and are probably here to stay. It is a real shame to see the beautiful trout at Chesterfield infested with these critters. Even though you can cook them and kill them it sure takes the enjoyment out of feasting on a nice trout fillet or baked trout.
I fished Flaming Gorge this weekend and caught some rainbows. They reminded me of what fish should look like. Footballs and silver skin without the black scars from the parasites.
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