Walleye and Forage Fish Stocking in Utah

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Utah is about as diverse for fish species.as you can get. All kinds of trout, bass, sunfish, whitefish, perch, walleye, pike, musky, grayling, salmon, catfish and burbot. Out West trout is king by nature and by tradition. In Minnesota walleye, SM bass and pike are king by nature and tradition. I don't see them trying to plant every lake with rainbows just because 3 people demand it. Personally I would love to see more opportunity for warm and cool water fish in the state but I know it aint all about my personal desires. DWR has to satisfy the whole population not just you or me. According to a 2011 survey referred to on page 41 of the 2014 Fishing Guide Book 83% of Utah anglers prefer trout and salmon while just 17% prefer warm/cool water fish. Utah DWR has made pretty good strides in warm water management to diversify our fisheries with nontrout. Does Idaho have their own perch hatchery? Utah doesn't. Buying from other states aint cheep. Wildlife transport and introduction regulations are complex. I think they are doing a great job with what they have to work with.
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