Fishing with Rod Discussion Forum
Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rodney on April 01, 2009, 12:09:29 AM
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Due to ongoing public pressure from various interest groups, the stocking strategy for Lafarge Lake (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/articles/region_two/lafarge_lake.html) has been revised and newly developed plans are in effect immediately.
Currently, the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC (http://www.gofishbc.com) stocks several thousand Fraser Valley rainbow trout at catchable sizes (250g to 500g) between March and June (see stocking database (http://www.fishingwithrod.com/fishing_report/stocking_2.html)). After conducting creel surveys since fall 2008, angling success appears to be relatively low. Young shoreline fly anglers have done well over the seasons, by landing 20 to 40 fish per outing, while less seasoned anglers average one or no fish per outing.
To improve this catch per angling effort ratio, a trial stocking program will introduce several new species to Lafarge Lake. These species, including goldfish, koi and channel catfish, are known to take bait more readily, therefore they are more suitable for entry-level anglers.
Large koi (2,000 fish) and channel catfish (500 fish) in the 5 to 10lb range will be introduced. These are at catchable sizes, therefore anglers can enjoy them immediately. 5,000 goldfish at 5 to 10g size range will be stocked. These juvenile specimen will spend up to two years to reach their adult phase, which can be enjoyed by anglers who prefer their unique taste in soup or steamed pot.
Biologists believe these three species will cater the wide diversity of anglers who utilize Lafarge Lake, which is part of the Fish in the City program. Channel catfish are widely targeted by anglers in US, koi are the preferred species in Asia while goldfish are often targeted in Europe by coarse anglers. By combining the four species in one lake, it effectively represents British Columbia's multiculturalism.
Due to their foreign species status, there are currently no legal size limit and daily quota for all three species. That being said, this management strategy will be revised on a regular basis to ensure the stock remains at a level that can sustain this growing urban angling effort. Please remember, the current daily quota of four trout is still in effect. Current freshwater fishing regulations can be found on this page (http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/fw/fish/regulations/synopsis.html).
If becoming successful, this program can eventually be expanded to other lakes in Region two and possibly at urban lakes in other regions across British Columbia.
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3254/3084401934_3b6d3ee01c_o.jpg)
Juvenile goldfish, ready to be stocked on April 1st, 2009
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2441886480_6360f52b54_b.jpg)
Koi
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1098/1351835471_6ec3417998_b.jpg)
Channel catfish
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No flossing april fools anymore rodneys got a good one this year. ;)
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lol its going to be fishing at aquarium ::) asian style pole fishing would be good at that time.
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;D ;D Good one. The hair was standing on the back of my neck for a minute, I was part way through a furious post when the little (and very dim) light came on.
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Nice try Rod! you actually had me going for about 30 seconds until I realized what the date was. ;D
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Nice one!
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Wow~ You got me good Rod!!! :D
If the guys above didn't mention anything, I am gearing up for carp now!!!! lol!!!
Good one~!
Cheers~ ;D
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Heck, I just wanted Catfish... ugly buggers they are.
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Man ... was reading "post" & was thinking .... " That's interesting... never heard of this before.... " then realized... but TOO LATE.......................Rod.....I'll be ready next year & MORE ALERT!(ha) ------------------------------------
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lol i was just thinking, "oh man, people from coquitlam are so lucky!!!" hahahaha
who knows? maybe someday it might happen.
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That was a good one especially the channel cats
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So what is the limit on those koi's ? Anybody got any good recipes ? ;D
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if this is just an April Fool's joke it sure was thought out and took awhile to make the explanation sound legit. I dont know i still think this could be possibe people :-\
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damn..
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A great read! :D ;D
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almost had me!
good one!
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Nicely done :) Funny thing is some guy cought a koi at lafarge on this past weekend
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5,000 goldfish at 5 to 10g size
you would need a trolling motor to slow you down if you hooked a 10kg (22lb) goldfish while fishing from a tube ;D ;D ;D
Nice try Rod
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koi, catfish, trout...mmm...gonna have myself a seafood medley! ;D
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arent you guys all gonna sh** is he isnt joking LOL i could just see it now in that lake. never knowing what the hell your catching until it either jumps or come to the surface. I think it would make the fishery there alot more fun however especially with those big Koi & Catfish :o I wanna take one on my 4wt fly rod LOL
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Nicely done :) Funny thing is some guy cought a koi at lafarge on this past weekend
yea, i saw the pictures too.
hmmm i'm really confused now... ??? ??? ???
but if this is true, i will definitely go Lafarge soon. ;D
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Doh! :D
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lol....sooo very happy it twas April 1st when this was posted ahah...pheeww...
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any of you notice that Rod hasnt said anything since posting this..... like HAHA gotcha or something LOL wish he would say it was a joke or not, cause if not then i need to find out what flies are good for Koi fishing hahahahaha!!!
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That's because Rodney is parked at Lafarge waiting for the stocking..... ;)
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ha ha ha that may be true FA that may be true. guess i should go join him ........ but cant >:( stupid job
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HAHAHAHAH u had me...for about 3 seconds :)
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Great- The first thread I read since reopening, and I'm duped! Good one, Rod, and it's good to have you back!
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Nicely done :) Funny thing is some guy cought a koi at lafarge on this past weekend
yup
http://www.sharphooks.com/club.aspx?subpage=fishingforum&action=showthread&thread=3622&threadpage=0&postpage=0
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happen to see the rod and reel the guy was using?? looks like a salmon out fit to me with an abu c-3, could be wrong. i have never been to lafarge seeing as i only go west of abby to attend canucks and lions games, but does it truly merit gear that heavy? lol...