04-03-2018, 11:52 AM
[quote Dunn13][quote TubeDude]In 2015, about 88% of the young walleye netted were fish we stocked. [/quote]
How can you tell they were stocked, do you ask them?
Seriously though, how can you tell? Clipped fin or some other kind of marking? It would be interesting to know when you catch one if it was stocked or natural. Are the same markings used in other reservoirs as well for walleye?[/quote]
[#0000FF]Read this. Chemical marking. And yes, this is a widespread practice. But the DWR folks have special lighting and equipment that allows them to check for marking. Regular anglers do not.
So yes, you do have to ask them. But don't be surprised if they don't answer. Walleyes are notorious for keeping their mouths closed to fishermen.[/#0000FF]
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How can you tell they were stocked, do you ask them?
Seriously though, how can you tell? Clipped fin or some other kind of marking? It would be interesting to know when you catch one if it was stocked or natural. Are the same markings used in other reservoirs as well for walleye?[/quote]
[#0000FF]Read this. Chemical marking. And yes, this is a widespread practice. But the DWR folks have special lighting and equipment that allows them to check for marking. Regular anglers do not.
So yes, you do have to ask them. But don't be surprised if they don't answer. Walleyes are notorious for keeping their mouths closed to fishermen.[/#0000FF]
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