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Trout stocking in the Eastern Sierra will continue for now, as more time is needed for DFG stocking analysis

Posted by: Aqua Blog Maven on December 4, 2008 at 7:46 am

From Bishop’s Inyo Register:

Trout stocking in the Eastern Sierra is expected to carry on as usual, despite new restrictions that have been placed on the California Department of Fish and Game program. An agreement between the DFG and the Center for Biological Diversity limits the waters where non-native species of fish may be stocked, but allows the DFG to continue providing sport-fishing opportunities throughout the state.

A lawsuit filed by the Pacific Rivers Council and the Center for Biological Diversity against DFG in 2006 claimed that DFG’s fish stocking operation did not comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and harms native species that share waterways with the non-native sport-fish.

“The court agreed with us that trout stocking has a significant impact on the environment,” said Noah Greenwald of the Center for Biological Diversity.

How will this affect fishing in the Eastern Sierra?

Locally, Crowley Lake, North Lake, South Lake, Sabrina and the upper and lower Owens River will be stocked as planned next year. Many lakes in the backcountry may not be stocked next season due to the agreement.

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December 4, 2008 · Filed Under Owens Valley & Mono Lake, Water & Wildlife

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