If the walleye were proven to be at the end of their lifecycle and if the test netting shows no natural recruitment of walleye in PCR, then I have no problem with the plan to harvest the fish and make use of them. It's unfortunate that the lake apparently can't support a self sustaining walleye population.
My issue is turning it into another put and take lake. Chain lakes is pretty much the same distance from Calgary and already offers this "put and take" opportunity.
At least if we are going to lose a walleye fishery that was ideal for taking kids and newbies to, they should stock browns and brookies in addition to the rainbows, and have a minimum length restriction so there is actually some chance of catching a decent fish in it.
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