Clearwater Region Scoping: Limited trout harvest on Selway River
Fish and Game has received angler comments asking for additional trout harvest opportunities in the Selway River upstream of Selway Falls which only provides catch-and-release fishing opportunities. This fishery can be accessed by rafts, trails, or backcountry airstrips, greatly limiting fishing effort. Recent surveys indicated that anglers annually catch around 3% of the Cutthroat Trout in the Selway River, which means that providing limited harvest opportunity is unlikely to influence the abundance or size structure of these trout populations.
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Fish and Game has received angler comments asking for additional trout harvest opportunities in the Selway River upstream of Selway Falls which only provides catch-and-release fishing opportunities. This fishery can be accessed by rafts, trails, or backcountry airstrips, greatly limiting fishing effort. Recent surveys indicated that anglers annually catch around 3% of the Cutthroat Trout in the Selway River, which means that providing limited harvest opportunity is unlikely to influence the abundance or size structure of these trout populations.
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Starting at 11:49 in the video below, you'll find more information about this topic.