Hiwassee Trout Update Justin Spaulding

Justin Spaulding, TWRA Fisheries Biologist invites public input and survey participation as the agency updates the current Hiwassee River Trout Management Plan.
You may take the survey here:
arcg.is/0SzuLL

[@tsherwood2112]

Personally I think punishments should be stricter for repeat poachers. I'd like to see a three strike system with your third strike being a felony. I see too many people keeping illegal fish all over the state, and that's just what I see

[@dpackman]

Yes!! I agree 100%. Not only stricter fishing laws but illegal hunting as well. I vote 3 strikes is a felony and hunting and / or fishing privileges are gone for good.

[@bagmantn]

You need slot limits of anything over 14-16" for growth and reproduction in the river. Several states, Michigan etc. that have trophy size fish due tdo this.

[@CooperJones777]

Did you not understand the part where they die in late summer? They can't reproduce if they're dead, my man.

[@James-y9l6s]

What effect is bridge at Bald River effecting the disease river?

[@trevorvalentine7721]

Very interesting. I would really like to see how that stacks up to other similar fisheries in the state.

[@johnnyringo925]

Bring back the trophy section!

[@darrellhicks8253]

Nice job, Justin. Thank you.

[@christopherbeckerdite4273]

Is the $330,000 local money a seperate amount or is it a part of the $400,000 amount you mentioned?

[@wandataylor828]

Very good presentation! Thank you TWRA

[@utknoxfan2490]

🍊🍊🍊Great presentation, Thanks TWRA!!!🍊🍊🍊

[@duckdog10]

Excellent report Justin!

[@Rrtn648]

Thank you for the update Sir.