In December, 2024, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the implementation of the Brook Trout Reserves program, a new initiative to protect Wisconsin’s native brook trout populations from changing environmental conditions. Cold water streams provide important habitat for … Continued
From October through mid-December, 2024, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will stock approximately 116,500 hatchery raised adult rainbow, brown, and brook trout in 118 Pennsylvania streams and lakes. Fall stocking efforts will boost trout populations in some of … Continued
New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently issued a reminder to anglers that, during the hot days of summer, it is important to remember that trout and salmon experience serious physical stress. Heat stress can occur with these fish … Continued
When trees fall into a stream, the result can be a mix of pools and shallow areas that are used by trout for feeding, reproducing, avoiding high flows, and hiding from predators. In Vermont, a history of clearing streams and … Continued
Beginning June 1, trout anglers in Maryland will have opportunities to harvest trout from the scenic Patapsco River. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently announced the opening of a one-mile section of the South Branch Patapsco River near … Continued