Survival strain stocking

[afishinado]

The Farmington River has been known by many anglers to be a great stocked trout fishery. In late summer they capture larger holdover trout from the river to use as breeders for future generations of trout to be stocked.

http://wnpr.org/post/good-year-connecticuts-fishermen-thanks-survivor-strain-trout#stream/0

 

[John96]

Interesting program. It seems worth while to develop a hatchery strain that is better suited to life in the wild. I would be interested to see how the numbers (survival rates) compare between a standard hatchery strain and these survival strain fish. Also, I wonder if there are differences between first generation SS and 4th, or 5th generation SS?

Most modern hatchery strains were selected based on growth rates and ability to survive in captivity with little thought as to what happens after they are released. It's coming full circle in a way.

 

[Jake41]

this is a very interesting program. They put colored fibers in the trouts cheeks. Different colors for different years, to keep track of the fish. It is a great way of keeping strong strains of trout in stocked waters.