Thousands of tiger trout, a hybrid of brown trout and brook trout, are being stocked in Nebraska for the first time, according to Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC). Most of the fish being stocked measure 10-12 inches in length. … Continued
The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife is assisting Plum Creek in the brook trout habitat restoration of Intervale Brook, an important tributary of First Roach Pond in Frenchtown Township. Intervale Brook bears the scars of a long history … Continued
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that angler Rick Beauchamp now holds the New York state record for brook trout with a six-pound, 22.5-inch brook trout. Mr. Beauchamp reeled in the record-breaking fish on May 16 … Continued
After reviewing results from the 2011 Brook Trout Pond Survey, biologists plan to continue research for 2012. Organizers are seeking volunteer anglers to survey remote ponds for the 2012 brook trout season. “The success of this project is entirely dependent … Continued
Throughout their native range, eastern brook trout populations are in decline. Scientists cite a number of reasons for the phenomenon, including habitat loss, human encroachment, overfishing, invasive species, poor water quality, runoff, acid precipitation, acid mine drainage, and other contaminants. … Continued