PA vs WV Brown Trout Populations

[nd1001]

Consider that West Virginia manages native brook trout using whole-watershed connectivity strategies, while Pennsylvania faces greater habitat fragmentation and narrower reach-by-reach management.

I believe this is the biggest factor.

Fully agree, TU and EBTJV have done some great things in WV. The Potomac headwaters brook trout are doing well.

 

[cfarr]

Consider that West Virginia manages native brook trout using whole-watershed connectivity strategies, while Pennsylvania faces greater habitat fragmentation and narrower reach-by-reach management.

I believe this is the biggest factor.

We even have two whole watersheds protected for wild non native trout! Every one of those protected watersheds are a blast to fish as well. It’s a nice change to see brookies in nice sized streams compared to their headwater trickles that many are confined to. The Savage is in a similar boat, and is another of my favorite to fish.