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Originally Posted by TundraBuck
Yes, that is too bad. So many lakes have the potential to boast "real" trophy trout, but the regulations do not allow for it. I can list 3 lakes off the top of my head that have special regs and limited stocking numbers, and it shows. Swan Lake, Bullshead Reservoir, and Beaver Lake are all trophy trout waters and the trout are consistently getting to be trophy size.
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Ummmm... if we're talking about the Swan Lake by Valleyview, then I think you have to take that one off the list of special regs. No special regs there, and it is beginning to show. Lots of fish in two age classes, but the big boys have all but disappeared...well, bonked actually.
And if we're splitting hairs already, Beaver does have special regs but I would say that they're more like mediocre regs and unlimited stock numbers. Test netting this year showed no fish over 24"...not very special. Better take that one off the list also. Never have fished Bullshead so can't comment, so I guess you can keep that one on your list.
We really need better regs.
Sorry for the hijack.
Cheers.