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Trophy trout program a possibility
Would the chance to catch bigger fish draw anglers to specific locations?
Probably.
Can the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission create such “destination” fisheries, specifically for trout?
That’s a little less certain. But the agency is exploring the idea.
During a recent presentation to lawmakers, commission executive director John Arway said the agency is looking at the idea of creating what might be called a “trophy trout” program.
A private club on Pine Creek in Lycoming County has been stocking large brown trout in that stream. It’s boosted business for tackle shops, lodges, restaurants and more, he said.
Arway said staff has talked to commissioners about trying to do recreate that on a handful of waters around the state. How many and which ones are still to be determined, he said.
Indeed, Leroy Young, director of the commission’s bureau of fisheries, said such specifics are a long ways off. No decisions have even been made on if or when to bring any proposed program framework to the board for consideration, he said.
“It’s something we have talked about, but it’s far from something I can even discuss in any kind of general terms yet,” he said. “We’re just not there yet.”
There are a lot of factors to consider, he said, from locations to rules of harvest to whether the commission can even supply enough large trout create trophy fisheries.
Arway said talks about the program will continue, though, with ,ore details perhaps available by fall.
“We want to see if we can create this in a few spots, then see about rolling it out to other places,” Arway said.
Link to source: http://blog.triblive.com/wild-outdoors/2015/03/17/trophy-trout-program-a-possibility/
Missouri Trout Parks
The four Missouri Trout Parks see more fishermen by far than all the other trout waters combined, so, obviously, there must something good going on. Like most types of trout waters, the trout parks have their pro's and con's.
At the trout parks, you'll find amenities that will please the whole family. These include manicured lawns, plenty of lodging and/or improved camping sites, retail stores, restaurants, playgrounds, museums, swimming pools, etc. Three of the four parks also provide great floating rivers just downstream with numerous outfitters ready to rent you a canoe. And, of course, there are tons of fish with easy bank access, even to those fishermen with physical challenges. The Missouri Department of Conservation stocks the parks every night between March 1 and October 31, stocking roughly two fish for every fisherman they expect to show up the next day.
Of course, there is a downside. You're typically fishing in crowded conditions. You must purchase a daily fishing tag and actually attach it to your person so conservation agents can verify you've paid without having to survey the fishermen one by one. You must follow strict regulations regarding what type of bait may be used in which area. A siren sounds to alert you to when you may begin fishing and when you must stop. Overall, the fact that they have you jump through so many hoops is actually kind of comical. And, with so many other trout fishing opportunities available, there are many fishermen who avoid the trout parks like the plague.
In fact, a primary reason that trout parks seems to rub some trout fisherman the wrong way is that the rivers are of such high quality, a true naturally reproducing trout fishery could be developed on any of those sites. To those fishermen, a commercial trout park of this nature seems like a waste of natural resources.
Supporters, however, feel that the trout parks do a wonderful job at making natural resources accessible to those who would otherwise be left out, and this is a great point. The trout parks serve another of the MDC's primary purposes, as well. They are the best recruiters of new trout fishermen in this state.
Link to source: http://www.missouritrouthunter.com/TroutParks.htm
Coming to a PA Class A soon?...
Would the chance to catch bigger fish draw anglers to specific locations?
Probably.
Can the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission create such “destination” fisheries, specifically for trout?
That’s a little less certain. But the agency is exploring the idea.
During a recent presentation to lawmakers, commission executive director John Arway said the agency is looking at the idea of creating what might be called a “trophy trout” program.
A private club on Pine Creek in Lycoming County has been stocking large brown trout in that stream. It’s boosted business for tackle shops, lodges, restaurants and more, he said.
Arway said staff has talked to commissioners about trying to do recreate that on a handful of waters around the state. How many and which ones are still to be determined, he said.
Indeed, Leroy Young, director of the commission’s bureau of fisheries, said such specifics are a long ways off. No decisions have even been made on if or when to bring any proposed program framework to the board for consideration, he said.
“It’s something we have talked about, but it’s far from something I can even discuss in any kind of general terms yet,” he said. “We’re just not there yet.”
There are a lot of factors to consider, he said, from locations to rules of harvest to whether the commission can even supply enough large trout create trophy fisheries.
Arway said talks about the program will continue, though, with ,ore details perhaps available by fall.
“We want to see if we can create this in a few spots, then see about rolling it out to other places,” Arway said.
Link to source: http://blog.triblive.com/wild-outdoors/2015/03/17/trophy-trout-program-a-possibility/
Missouri Trout Parks
The four Missouri Trout Parks see more fishermen by far than all the other trout waters combined, so, obviously, there must something good going on. Like most types of trout waters, the trout parks have their pro's and con's.
At the trout parks, you'll find amenities that will please the whole family. These include manicured lawns, plenty of lodging and/or improved camping sites, retail stores, restaurants, playgrounds, museums, swimming pools, etc. Three of the four parks also provide great floating rivers just downstream with numerous outfitters ready to rent you a canoe. And, of course, there are tons of fish with easy bank access, even to those fishermen with physical challenges. The Missouri Department of Conservation stocks the parks every night between March 1 and October 31, stocking roughly two fish for every fisherman they expect to show up the next day.
Of course, there is a downside. You're typically fishing in crowded conditions. You must purchase a daily fishing tag and actually attach it to your person so conservation agents can verify you've paid without having to survey the fishermen one by one. You must follow strict regulations regarding what type of bait may be used in which area. A siren sounds to alert you to when you may begin fishing and when you must stop. Overall, the fact that they have you jump through so many hoops is actually kind of comical. And, with so many other trout fishing opportunities available, there are many fishermen who avoid the trout parks like the plague.
In fact, a primary reason that trout parks seems to rub some trout fisherman the wrong way is that the rivers are of such high quality, a true naturally reproducing trout fishery could be developed on any of those sites. To those fishermen, a commercial trout park of this nature seems like a waste of natural resources.
Supporters, however, feel that the trout parks do a wonderful job at making natural resources accessible to those who would otherwise be left out, and this is a great point. The trout parks serve another of the MDC's primary purposes, as well. They are the best recruiters of new trout fishermen in this state.
Link to source: http://www.missouritrouthunter.com/TroutParks.htm
Coming to a PA Class A soon?...
