New Trout Going Into Henry's?

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The lake has had changes over decades due to the continuous introduction of non-native species.....the only original trout in Henry's Fork were Yellowstone cutthroat. Rainbows were introduced in the late 1800's. People always want something different which messes up the established ecosystems. After that happens it is hard to establish a new equilibrium without constantly throwing more non-natives on top of the ones already stocked.

Gerrard strain Kamloops trout (oncorhynchus mykiss gairdneri) are a particular strain native only to Kootneay Lake in British Columbia. The Gerrard strain (named after the river they spawn in) is the only Kamloops strain which has the genetics to grow to extremely large size.

Maybe the lake might be better off with the original species? Just saying.

Brian
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