The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has announced that annual fish stocking at Flaming Gorge will begin mid-May and continue through mid-June and this event offers a prime opportunity for anglers to target lake trout under 28 inches. “Lake trout can significantly impact the survival of stocked fish,” shares John Walrath, Green River fisheries biologist. “We need anglers’ help by removing smaller lake trout to give stocked fish a better chance to survive and grow. Harvesting these smaller fish helps the entire fishery in the long run. Targeting these younger lake trout while they’re still small is critical. As they grow, so does their appetite for the fish we’re stocking. By harvesting them now, anglers are helping with the management of this world-class fishery.” If you prefer the chance to win prizes, the Flaming Gorge Fishing Derby is being held May 17th and 18th. For more information, visit the Wyoming Game and Fish Department website.
