Fishing the redds: Lake Run vs Stream

[alanb_ct]

Can someone please explain to me why it is acceptable to fish the redds of lake run browns and spring steelhead, but not fish the redds of stream trout?

I sense a level of hypocrisy here, and it is bothering me. I know this is another sh*tstorm topic and has been discussed for years. I also know I am late to the party on all this stuff.

Disclaimer: I have fished the lake-run redds too.

I just saw this picture on a few other sites:

The captions imply that this enormous female was killed for her eggs.

Here we are in CT tip-toeing around a handful of redds in the Farmington, while barely 300 miles away, folks are stomping all over the place.

I have an open mind, but someone please explain the history and legacy of how we have come to this. Thanks.

[alanb_ct]

Is it because the lake-run fish are only available to wade fishermen during the spawn?

[AaronJasper]

On lake run fish they use the old, "they don't reproduce here," story.

[alanb_ct]

So people actually believe there are NO wild fish in the Salmon River? That's plain ridiculous.

[Walshmiko]

I really think all that Oak Orchard/Salmon River Is Gross, For Trout atleast.. Its like shopping for a prostitute

[Adam]

So people actually believe there are NO wild fish in the Salmon River? That's plain ridiculous.

And some people don't believe we landed on the moon. Nothing in this world shocks me anymore. Nothing.

But seriously...I think the intention of the topic is well meaning....but we know where this is headed.

There are plenty of folks up there that try to avoid the redds, don't keep trout or salmon. As with any group there is always a sample that runs counter to it.

[Walshmiko]

Even the Guy In the Picture Isn't smiling, He knows its wrong to be holding that fish.. If you ask me thats a sad picture..

[Adam]

That is why the areas arent closed off in the first place cause wild fish put a dent inb the income of hatcheriers . Rednecks like that just dont understand cause they want to show off that they are the best fishermen in the world or something .

as predicted this thread is now sliding downhill fast.

[Walshmiko]

We all have a choice. I don't like that atmosphere, so I don't contribute to it.. I just feel bad for catching fish when there most vulnerable

[LopatNympher]

I don't think state agencies really give a crap. Why else would PA and NJ do a fall stocking during the spawning periods and attract every weekend warrior to tramp all over the streams?