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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: katriina on February 15, 2006, 12:38:43 PM

Title: Fraser River and Pitt Lake longfin smelt
Post by: katriina on February 15, 2006, 12:38:43 PM

I'm looking to track down possible sources of longfin smelt (Spirinchus thaleichthys) from the Fraser River and/or Pitt Lake for use in a genetic study as part of my PhD in zoology at UBC. Any information on where I may be able to find a contact that comes across this species as by-catch or use for bait would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Katriina Ilves

Title: Re: Fraser River and Pitt Lake longfin smelt
Post by: Sterling C on February 15, 2006, 12:44:05 PM

I personally don't know of anyone who frequently comes into contact with them but last year my buddy found one washed up on Harrison lake. Here's a pic but other than that I'm afraid I can't help.

(http://gallery.fishbc.com/albums/album409/vedder_harrison_feb_26_05_014.sized.jpg)