Illegal Hybrid Striped Bass Found in Lake Chesdin Highlights Stocking Regulations
Mar 9, 2023 10:19:55 GMT -5
Post by VFR on Mar 9, 2023 10:19:55 GMT -5
Illegal Hybrid Striped Bass Found in Lake Chesdin Highlights Stocking Regulations
by Alex McCrickard
Stocking fish is a practice nearly as old as time. In fact, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) utilizes stockings as a technique to manage certain fisheries across the state. From coldwater species like trout to temperate species like walleye and striped bass, DWR has nine facilities that hatch and rear millions of fish for stocking on an annual basis. Our stockings create and improve recreational angling opportunities and are guided by sound science. This is why it always comes as a surprise to us when we encounter species of fish that we never stocked in Department-managed waters. Read more.....
by Alex McCrickard
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DWR stocks hybrid striped bass only into a few very specific waters, so finding one
while sampling Lake Chesdin caused concern.
DWR stocks hybrid striped bass only into a few very specific waters, so finding one
while sampling Lake Chesdin caused concern.
Stocking fish is a practice nearly as old as time. In fact, the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) utilizes stockings as a technique to manage certain fisheries across the state. From coldwater species like trout to temperate species like walleye and striped bass, DWR has nine facilities that hatch and rear millions of fish for stocking on an annual basis. Our stockings create and improve recreational angling opportunities and are guided by sound science. This is why it always comes as a surprise to us when we encounter species of fish that we never stocked in Department-managed waters. Read more.....