One day left to take Tiger trout stocking survey

Tiger trout
Matthew Tyree photo, Wikimedia Commons

Alberta Environment and Parks (AEP) is asking citizens to voice their opinion on a two-year experimental stocking of sterile Tiger trout in nine Alberta lakes to create "Quality Stocked Fisheries".

According to AEP  "The objective for the stocking of tiger trout in Alberta is to create mono-culture tiger trout and mixed trout destination fisheries that provide a unique recreational opportunity for anglers."

Tiger trout is a sterile hybrid produced by crossing brown trout and brook trout.

Nine lakes are being assessed as potential waters for the experimental stocking of Tiger trout. The objective for the stocking of tiger trout in Alberta is to create mono-culture tiger trout and mixed trout destination fisheries that provide a unique recreational opportunity for anglers.

The plan is not without detractors.  On its Facebook page the Oldman Watershed Council says "This is a controversial subject, but our commitment to ensuring the stability of native, self-sustaining (read: not sterile) populations is clear."

Survey: Beaver Lake – Tiger Trout Stocking
Survey: Black Nugget Mine – Tiger Trout Stocking
Survey: Dillberry Pond – Tiger Trout Stocking
Survey: East Twin Lake – Tiger Trout Stocking
Survey: Heningers Reservoir – Tiger Trout Stocking
Survey: Ironside Pond – Tiger Trout Stocking
Survey: Kerbe’s Pond – Tiger Trout Stocking
Survey: Lower Chain Lake – Tiger Trout Stocking
Survey: Muir Lake – Tiger Trout Stocking

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