Originally Posted by
Silver Creek
Hi Spinner,
If that is true, why do the old timers tell us that there were more and bigger fish in years past.
Many of those big trout caught in the old days were released brooders or hatchery fish.
My friend Matt Mitro at WDNR tells me wild trout are smaller and we should get use to the idea of generally smaller trout.
I would really be curious to find out what Matt thinks about your question:
Matthew G. Mitro, Ph.D. Coldwater Fisheries Research Scientist Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, Science Services Science Operations Center, 2801 Progress Road Madison, Wisconsin 53716 608 221 6366 phone 608 221 6353 fax matthew.mitro@wisconsin.gov
Len
Last edited by spinner1; 12-27-2011 at 05:23 PM.
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