Daily Limit and Length Limit on Brook Trout in Rivers and Streams: A Native Range Comparison...
“In most states, wild native brook trout in rivers and streams are afforded the least protection of any salmonid and many other game species, including stocked and nonnative fish.”
Below is an overview of the daily limits and minimum length limits on brook trout in rivers and streams within native range in the United States. NFC believes that wild native fish should be getting more protection from angler exploitation than they currently are.
The fact that nonnative and stocked fish are often afforded more protection than wild native brook trout shows a problem in regard to priorities. Check to see how your state is doing compared to others…
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