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Should there be more signs like this in Wisconsin?


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maby if you could, explain why those waters that these signs are on have these signs in the first place. is this for special spawning protection for example. why certain streams are singled out would be nice to have information on. i would think the season would be the issue for most trout fishermen but there could be a reason for it. good luck.

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Each trout stream is broke down depending on their spawning capabilities and food availability. So there are different classes which obviously restrict bag/size limits and fishing season times. I haven't seen a sign like that, one's I have in my area similar info wise, but not as spelled out as the one above.

Class 1

High quality trout waters that have sufficient natural reproduction to sustain populations of wild trout, at or near carry capacity. Consequently, streams in this category require no stocking of hatchery trout. These streams or stream sections are often small and may contain small or slow-growing trout, especially in the headwaters.

Class 2

Streams in this classification may have some natural reproduction, but not enough to utilize available food and space. Therefore, stocking is required to maintain a desirable sport fishery. These streams have good survival and carryover of adult trout, often producing some fish larger than average size.

Class 3

These waters are marginal trout habitat with no natural reproduction occurring. They require annual stocking of trout to provide trout fishing. Generally, there is no carryover of trout from one year to the next.

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