12-18-2024, 03:31 PM
Reply from Chris Penn:
"Hi Kent,
Yes, with the exception of the fish that went into Hobbs Reservoir, all the lake trout stocked in 2024 were sterile. The lakers that went into Hobbs were older brood fish that were no longer productive - as fish age they produce fewer and less viable eggs and milt, so we move those fish out of the system when they get too old and bring in younger, more productive fish. That said, we don't expect any spawning or recruitment of those fish in Hobbs. It doesn't have the necessary rocky habitat and the fish aren't exactly young anymore. They were simply put there to keep up the numbers of large fish in that reservoir. Hobbs has trophy regulations with a 15" maximum size limit for fish. The anglers that have figured out how to fish it are really happy with the experience and are reporting commonly catching large fish. What I try to do is send Hobbs some it some of these larger old brood fish every year or two when they become available. Feel free to reach out if you any more questions.
Chris"
"Hi Kent,
Yes, with the exception of the fish that went into Hobbs Reservoir, all the lake trout stocked in 2024 were sterile. The lakers that went into Hobbs were older brood fish that were no longer productive - as fish age they produce fewer and less viable eggs and milt, so we move those fish out of the system when they get too old and bring in younger, more productive fish. That said, we don't expect any spawning or recruitment of those fish in Hobbs. It doesn't have the necessary rocky habitat and the fish aren't exactly young anymore. They were simply put there to keep up the numbers of large fish in that reservoir. Hobbs has trophy regulations with a 15" maximum size limit for fish. The anglers that have figured out how to fish it are really happy with the experience and are reporting commonly catching large fish. What I try to do is send Hobbs some it some of these larger old brood fish every year or two when they become available. Feel free to reach out if you any more questions.
Chris"