Trout Limits

[Gerald]

meau said:

We have the largest estuary for trout in Louisiana especially south central/south east Louisiana that is why the limits are higher on that side of the state

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That is not exactly true.

The reason the limit in SW Louisiana was lowered, had nothing to do with the fish population, any change in the habitat or any recommendation from the LDWF. Big Lake trout fishing and the trout population were doing just fine before the change was made.

Why was the limit lowered.......because some of the CCA members and a few Big Lake guides "THOUGHT" there was too much fishing pressure and convienced the LDWF that it would be good "Pro-active" move to make the change......before there was a problem. This made all the supporters "FEEL GOOD" that they had "SAVED" the trout in Big Lake.

I think this same reasioning should apply to ALL of Louisiana. Why not!!!

[Feesherman]

Originally Posted by Gerald

meau said:
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That is not exactly true.

The reason the limit in SW Louisiana was lowered, had nothing to do with the fish population, any change in the habitat or any recommendation from the LDWF. Big Lake trout fishing and the trout population were doing just fine before the change was made.

Why was the limit lowered.......because some of the CCA members and a few Big Lake guides "THOUGHT" there was too much fishing pressure and convienced the LDWF that it would be good "Pro-active" move to make the change......before there was a problem. This made all the supporters "FEEL GOOD" that they had "SAVED" the trout in Big Lake.

I think this same reasioning should apply to ALL of Louisiana. Why not!!!

We have a winner!!!

[huntin fool]

Originally Posted by Feesherman

We have a winner!!!

Gerald seems like a very knowledgable guy. I'd go with what he says..

[Feesherman]

Originally Posted by huntin fool

Gerald seems like a very knowledgable guy. I'd go with what he says..

Me too because he is right. The biologists concluded the fishery was fine and did not warrant a lower limit.