danny k
The Good Life
Registered: 02/14/03
Posts: 2565
Loc: Port Huron Michigan
Wondering if the Fisheries Guys ever tried putting Cutthroat Trout in the Farmington. I've fished a few tailwater's throughout the country and many of the better one's have them. I know that they have them in Maryland.
St. Clair River. Port Huron, MI. #1 Prolific Fishery in North America Bar None!
I think it has to do with water temps. If I remember correctly, they need cold water more so than brook, brown and rainbows. The farmington is cold, but what other river/lake in CT is that cold ? Few, if any, thus does not justify the cost of raising in a hatchery to be stocked.
I did a cross country trip back in the day and caught cutthroat, goldens, apache and even dolly varden trout, twas awesome. Trout are the most beautiful fish out there..
I caught some east slope cuts in Montana in 2000 while camping my way to the Madison River from South Dakota. They definately need cold water. I would think the introduction might bring more anglers to the river to target them. This would represent a little more revenue for local businesses if successful.
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