04-17-2025, 02:15 PM
(04-17-2025, 06:02 AM)Envenomation09 Wrote:(04-15-2025, 01:10 PM)perchinski Wrote: Northern Pike Netting Survey With The DWR At Utah Lake
Is it wrong that I don't really see how pike will affect this fishery adversely? Utah Lake is full of predators, and I am certain all of them snack on the June Sucker. Yet, we don't see catch and kill orders on catfish, white bass, walleye, bass, etc. Why does UDWR hate pike? Even in Yuba they have no love for them, despite pike being the main predator of the overly abundant carp in the reservoir.
I'm always a bit curious about this.
That is a "why" question. Any question that begins with "why"...and involves people (or gummint agencies)...is not likely to have a logical answer.
But, it is a good question. Other states have had aggressive pike removal programs...but usually on waters that have been maintained primarily for trout or some other vulnerable species. That does not describe either Yuba or Utah Lake.