Triploid Rainbow Trout in Arizona

[BamaRon]

Triploid Rainbow Trout: Biology and use in Arizona

Mike Anderson
Arizona Game and Fish Department
Research Branch

http://www.az-tu.org/Triploid_rainbow_trout.pdf

Slide 18:

Rainbow trout stocking in Arizona
• Previously stocked diploid fish capable of reproduction
• Switch in 2010 to use of only triploid eggs
• Fully implemented by 2013
• Contract with USFWS Hatchery to produce triploid eggs
– Savings of $500,000 over next 5 years

[boyeraz]

Personally I dislike Triploids, Its all from federal regulations not state.

[Norty]

Yuck.

[wildcat97]

I think it is better to have triploids than none at all. Gotta remember as much as we like them they are non native. Better solution than not having any at all. I would love to hear the game and fish azflyandtie member that always shares and interesting perspective his .02. I know this they will be ugly but be prepared to see some fat slob fish caught if they are indeed used.

[Driwash]

Most of the fish from Becker Lake, posted on THE MOUNTAIN REPORT , are Triploid Rainbow Trout.

[AzMandella]

Since the White Man is not native to Az should we remove him also ?

[Norty]

Originally Posted by AzMandella

Since the White Man is not native to Az should we remove him also ?

Good point.

And bass, and bluegill, and pike, and carp?

[Litespeed1]

.....and sparrows and pigeons and starlings and chukars and pheasants and bullfrogs and rats and burmuda grass and Canadians.

My uncle once told me my grandma was 1/64 Native so I am good at 1/128th!
Leave your fishing gear at the door on your way out all you blue eyed devils!

[Westy]

Send letters to Mike Anderson, Chris Cantrell, etc and voice your opinions. Share your views with state and district reps.

ccantrell@azgfd.gov
manderson@azgfd.gov

[Mr Blur]

everybody loves those triploids @ pyramid lake.
right? right?