Stocking lakes

bad2thebone · 18-10-2022 2:51pm #1

Just seen something online about the government in certain places in different parts of the world stocking lakes with rainbow trout and brownies.

I think you can catch rainbow trout all year round, the brownies are from March until September obviously they'll be hatchery fish. So there's no fear of them interfering with nature and being a pest.

Imagine old lake's which are full of coarse fish, with regular stocks of trout. You could go down with your fishing rod and catch dinner now and again.

It would be great for a parent and kid's to get out of the house and learn how to embrace a new hobby . Fresh air, sport and a nice meal.

corner of hells · 18-10-2022 3:39pm

I've a cousin who has a man made lake on his farm fed by a small river , he's plenty of land to hunt on too.

Under no circumstances will he let me fish or shoot on his land , the bastard.

bad2thebone · 18-10-2022 4:47pm

There's a guy near me with an invisible Bull, he's there now for the last six years, but no sign of the brute.

I walk past the gate and I still look out for the beast.

I nick name him bullsquatch, shape shifting bastard.

silliussoddius · 18-10-2022 4:49pm

Pretend you're the AI man and your fishing rod is part of the process.

bad2thebone · 18-10-2022 4:50pm

Angling Intelligence, I like it:)

bad2thebone · 18-10-2022 4:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119761615#Comment_119761615

Lol bull's can get pregnant now, I get the joke 🤣👍

pgj2015 · 18-10-2022 9:48pm

why is this in after hours? There is an angling thread.

18-10-2022 9:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058268023/stocking-lakes

In the US most lakes are stocked yearly with native fish.Like Shad,perch,bluegill,and various bass.It's run by the Dept.of Wildlife and its always been a great initiative for folks to get outdoors and learn skills.They would hold familiy days and fishing contests throught the year.

bad2thebone · 18-10-2022 10:42pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119763074#Comment_119763074

I've noticed that in America and Canada where it's rural, fishing, hunting and bushcraft seems to be still going strong . Here it's not as popular as it once was.

I bought all my niece's and my nephew fishing rods last year and they all loved it. The joy on their faces when they were catching Rudd and Perch. The girls out fished the boy. They really enjoyed it.

It's good for memories and giving them the taste of the outdoors, catch and release fishing like coarse fishing to start them off on a lake. Then progress to the bubble and fly for trout. And if they want to try flyfishing with a fly rod they're teachable at a young age.

Women are great fly angler's, they have the finesse.

I know a woman, and if you seen her sea angling bait presentation and trace's and gentle pendulum cast. How she tunes her Abu 6500's, looks after her pair of zipplex she has them since the 90's She'd put any match angler to shame, she's in her 60's and still digging lug.

Lewis_Benson · 18-10-2022 10:58pm

Angling forum is that way >>>

Gregor Samsa · 18-10-2022 11:04pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119763039#Comment_119763039

I read the title and fell for it hook, line and sinker. OP's just fishing for thanks. I'm fed up to the gills with stuff like this, it's all a cod.

Etc., etc.

Lewis_Benson · 18-10-2022 11:06pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119763289#Comment_119763289

You didn't get reeled in...

sheesh · 18-10-2022 11:09pm

*sighs

there's plaice for people like you!

bad2thebone · 18-10-2022 11:36pm

I thought this would bring a ray of sunshine...

If a mod could put this in the Angling forum please, before our lines gets all tangled up.

I came in at the wrong angle.

Badly Drunk Boy · 18-10-2022 11:55pm

Fish. Pun.

pgj2015 · 19-10-2022 8:20am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119763225#Comment_119763225

Why don't you marry her so? ;)

20-10-2022 12:31pm

Are stocking lakes full of 'eels?

cnocbui · 20-10-2022 12:42pm

You should never stock with non native species like rainbow trout.

bad2thebone · 20-10-2022 1:48pm

I suppose it depends on whether they'll interfere with the local trout competing for food. I mean those lake's which have no source of a stream or river, maybe mix them in with rudd,perck Pike etc

I wouldn't stock a mountain lake or somewhere like that.

silliussoddius · 20-10-2022 3:17pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119770406#Comment_119770406

Rainbow trout that come from hatcheries are generally sterile and can’t breed, there were a few lakes in Ireland where they bred naturally. Ironically some of the best fishing in the world is in areas where they are invasive species.

Brown trout from a hatchery that can be breed could be a more serious issue as supposedly in the wild mate selection is very important, obviously this was not part of the baby making process of hatchery raised fish.

cnocbui · 20-10-2022 3:27pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119771356#Comment_119771356

Well I don't care what the fishings like and no one should pander to such nonsense if it damages or alters the environment.

Anglers urged to kill escaped rainbow trout

"They are naturally very aggressive feeders.

"They have the potential to outcompete our native species such as Atlantic salmon, sea trout and native wild brown trout for food, and also could potentially prey on the juvenile populations of these species," he added.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-41127634

bad2thebone · 20-10-2022 3:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119771401#Comment_119771401

Lol obviously you haven't a clue about fisheries and wildlife. I'm not talking about mixing these fish with wild fish in river's,streams or mountain lakes.

Have you heard of coarse fish and land locked ponds and lakes.

These stocked fish, cannot breed or multiply. They're barren.