Each fishery is unique. I think the needs to be true stewarts of a river system is very important. That said, setting any regs without monitoring is why so many rivers suffer. I know of wild trout streams that are over populated and bigger fish no longer survive. Culling can be very important in some systems. Some rivers are so popular that stocking helps protect the wild fish. Water quality needs regular monitoring. Stream restoration can also be a very very important requirement. Bottom line regular monitoring is what will help keep more fisheries healthy. For every action, there is a reaction, and oftentimes, a straight no stocking, no kill reg will not be the right answer. It's just not that simple.
I wish we cared about protecting native brook trout as much as introduced species. I also wish people were as concerned with preserving other species (such as native fallfish) as much as some preferred gamefish species. I fish only catch and release and do not chase stocked fish. But I am more concerned with preserving native species than I am non-native species, wild or not.
You make a great point! Our native brook trout streams in PA are still vulnerable! Unfortunately, a lot of that damage was done prior to our generations. Hoping we can protect natives and wilds moving forward!
All wild trout should be protected!!! No stocking should take place on wild water!! Stocked streams are meant for put and take, even then I Don’t Take but that’s me…. If I want to eat fish I will go buy it..
I agree with you on not stocking fish in wild trout habitat! This is really difficult because trout are often stocked into tribs that are part of a larger river system that is able to sustain wild fish. I do believe that wild fish populations would thrive in many places that were not stocked; however, I understand the need for the state stocking program to generate revenue, etc.
We as fishermen have to respect our fishery’s especially a non stocked river. If people don’t before you know it will be too late and the damage is done !
I think wild native brook trout need more protection. NJ doesn’t allow the harvest of brook trout. How is it that NJ is doing a better job of protecting our State fish than we are?
I don't know that NJ is doing that great a job preventing the harvest of BT. But we do have some native trout streams. Troutstrike that picture you showed in the video was beautiful.
No hatchery trout should ever be stocked over native trout. Hatchery trout are bred to grow fast on dog chow. Hatchery trout have not had their genes honed by millions of years of wild survival. Hatchery trout compete for space & food with wild natives. That being said, there IS a place for hatchery trout where there are no native trout or, for put-and-take habitats that can’t support wild natives.
Well said well done
Yes they are so worth it
Agreed! Thank you for watching and commenting!
Each fishery is unique. I think the needs to be true stewarts of a river system is very important. That said, setting any regs without monitoring is why so many rivers suffer. I know of wild trout streams that are over populated and bigger fish no longer survive. Culling can be very important in some systems. Some rivers are so popular that stocking helps protect the wild fish. Water quality needs regular monitoring. Stream restoration can also be a very very important requirement. Bottom line regular monitoring is what will help keep more fisheries healthy. For every action, there is a reaction, and oftentimes, a straight no stocking, no kill reg will not be the right answer. It's just not that simple.
I wish we cared about protecting native brook trout as much as introduced species. I also wish people were as concerned with preserving other species (such as native fallfish) as much as some preferred gamefish species. I fish only catch and release and do not chase stocked fish. But I am more concerned with preserving native species than I am non-native species, wild or not.
You make a great point! Our native brook trout streams in PA are still vulnerable! Unfortunately, a lot of that damage was done prior to our generations. Hoping we can protect natives and wilds moving forward!
All wild trout should be protected!!! No stocking should take place on wild water!! Stocked streams are meant for put and take, even then I Don’t Take but that’s me…. If I want to eat fish I will go buy it..
I agree with you on not stocking fish in wild trout habitat! This is really difficult because trout are often stocked into tribs that are part of a larger river system that is able to sustain wild fish. I do believe that wild fish populations would thrive in many places that were not stocked; however, I understand the need for the state stocking program to generate revenue, etc.
Love em and leave em
Thank you for watching and commenting!
We as fishermen have to respect our fishery’s especially a non stocked river. If people don’t before you know it will be too late and the damage is done !
Agreed! Wild trout are a treasure. I appreciate you watching and commenting!
@@troutstrike No problem supporting from Ireland 🇮🇪
I think wild native brook trout need more protection. NJ doesn’t allow the harvest of brook trout. How is it that NJ is doing a better job of protecting our State fish than we are?
I don't know that NJ is doing that great a job preventing the harvest of BT. But we do have some native trout streams. Troutstrike that picture you showed in the video was beautiful.
@@drjjpdc to be fair they don't have a lot to work with. PA is squandering it's abundance of potential.
No hatchery trout should ever be stocked over native trout. Hatchery trout are bred to grow fast on dog chow. Hatchery trout have not had their genes honed by millions of years of wild survival. Hatchery trout compete for space & food with wild natives. That being said, there IS a place for hatchery trout where there are no native trout or, for put-and-take habitats that can’t support wild natives.