A recently published U.S. Geological Survey study combines climate change and invasive species research by examining how native brook trout interact with non-native brown trout under rising stream temperatures. During the study, which is one of the first experimental studies … Continued
The Lake Ontario Committee (LOC) recently announced trout and salmon stocking reductions in response to conclusive evidence of two successive years of poor alewife reproduction. The stocking reductions, which are moderate in size, are intended to help reduce predatory demand … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently began stocking brown, golden, and rainbow trout in select creeks, lakes, and rivers as part of its annual fall trout stocking activities. Approximately 25,000 trout will be stocked by the end of … Continued
A recent fish kill on the Yellowstone River led to a closure of the waterway. On Friday, Aug 19th, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) implemented an immediate closure of all water-based recreation (fishing, wading, floating, tubing, boating, etc.) on … Continued
In August, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) designated the Nisqually and Elwha rivers as wild steelhead gene banks to help conserve wild steelhead populations. Under that designation, both rivers will be off-limits to releases of steelhead raised … Continued