05-01-2012, 07:41 PM
Just some questions that came to mind considering the request for tiger trout in the Berry. (these questions are not "right" or "wrong", just simply questions)
Q1: Why? What would be the goal of using tiger trout in Strawberry?
A: additional sportfish opportunity? additional chub control (are the cutts not working)?
Q2: Where? Where would the additional tiger trout necessary to stock Strawberry come from? Could our fish hatcheries supply enough tiger trout to adequately stock them in Strawberry
Q3: Would other lakes lose out on tiger trout in order to come up with enough to stock in Strawberry?
Q4: What negative impacts could tiger trout have on the current population of cutthroat and kokanee?
Q5: why mess with success?? Strawberry has enjoyed a period of around 10 years under the current management plan, which is truly amazing for a trout fishery with chubs. 10 years!! Without doubt, the current management plan for Strawberry has been a HUGE success. So, why try to change that now? What possible negative impacts could happen? Maybe none. Just something to consider
Q6: are surplus tiger trout currently dumped in Strawberry? Is there any return to creel (do anglers currently catch those that are stocked?). One concern could be that those fish stocked may never show up on an anglers line. Tiger trout can play magician, and perform a disappearing act when stocked in larger reservoirs (Otter Creek, Piute, Minersville, Panguitch Lake, etc...). So, is there a real return-to-creel benefit?
Just some questions. my personal opinion is that we have tiger trout in enough waters, and don't see the need to stock them in the Berry. Just my opinion.
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Q1: Why? What would be the goal of using tiger trout in Strawberry?
A: additional sportfish opportunity? additional chub control (are the cutts not working)?
Q2: Where? Where would the additional tiger trout necessary to stock Strawberry come from? Could our fish hatcheries supply enough tiger trout to adequately stock them in Strawberry
Q3: Would other lakes lose out on tiger trout in order to come up with enough to stock in Strawberry?
Q4: What negative impacts could tiger trout have on the current population of cutthroat and kokanee?
Q5: why mess with success?? Strawberry has enjoyed a period of around 10 years under the current management plan, which is truly amazing for a trout fishery with chubs. 10 years!! Without doubt, the current management plan for Strawberry has been a HUGE success. So, why try to change that now? What possible negative impacts could happen? Maybe none. Just something to consider
Q6: are surplus tiger trout currently dumped in Strawberry? Is there any return to creel (do anglers currently catch those that are stocked?). One concern could be that those fish stocked may never show up on an anglers line. Tiger trout can play magician, and perform a disappearing act when stocked in larger reservoirs (Otter Creek, Piute, Minersville, Panguitch Lake, etc...). So, is there a real return-to-creel benefit?
Just some questions. my personal opinion is that we have tiger trout in enough waters, and don't see the need to stock them in the Berry. Just my opinion.
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