rufustf
02-19-2009, 12:52 PM
Or no longer planted waters, I think, is more accurate. Anyhow, here's the dilemma. My buddy wants to go fish the Kern this spring, and we usually fish stockers/holdovers for keeps (within limits, of course). I said I thought we should not fish it if we're planning on keeping them because without stockings I think the place will be overfished and ruined & I want no part of that. Sort of a self imposed "C & R" policy for those waters that were formerly stocked. My friend says that the natural/remaining population is strong enough to sustain fishing for the foreseeable future but I don't agree.
So what is the general feeling about this? If people continue to take limits from the Kern will it be ruined?
Or am I wrong and it's just fine to do this without much impact?
I think I'm absolutely right and am hoping others will do the same with our long term interests in mind.
So what is the general feeling about this? If people continue to take limits from the Kern will it be ruined?
Or am I wrong and it's just fine to do this without much impact?
I think I'm absolutely right and am hoping others will do the same with our long term interests in mind.