Hey SSKY

[Richman]

Knowing your passion for walleye....I thought you might enjoy this from WVDNR

DNR Stocks Native Strain of Walleye
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has recently completed stocking of more than 51,000 native walleye fingerlings in the Ohio, Kanawha, New, and Cheat rivers, according to Bret Preston, Assistant Chief of the Wildlife Resources Section. These stockings are part of a walleye enhancement program implemented in the spring of 2005.



This strain of walleye was initially detected through research efforts conducted by the DNR, Ohio University , and the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries. Biologists collected adult walleye from rivers known to have this unique strain and genetically assessed the adults. All walleye were spawned and reared at either the Apple Grove or Palestine state fish hatcheries. The strain is better adapted to river conditions and will provide enhanced fishing opportunities in these waters.



A stocking of larger walleye fingerlings is planned for this fall.

[SSKY]

That seems to be smart stock the fish that live there in the same place that they came from? why do that?

[SpotBoy]

So there will be more to fish for and reproduce !!!! DUH !!!

[Danny]

SSKY,

I kind of new you shouldn't have tried sarcasm. LOL


Tight lines and God Bless

Danny

[UYKY]

leave it to the fine folks from wv to come up with a good fishing endeavor! scott, my grandfather used to catch these same walleye in the rivers around his home - 8-10# fish were common. the state record if from an area we used to fish that is 10min from Kim's house. if you ever get a wild hankerin' - we should go and drop a line.