Trout Limits and Population

[MathGeek]

Originally Posted by Goooh

How does the SPR being well below what's considered average affect opinions on trout limit changes?

Should limits be changed, size and/or numbers allowable? What should be done, or is it at a point where anything should be done at all?

I'm curious as to why trout tend to be bigger in areas with lower limits (even out of state), while the population overall seems to be lower (I guess you could have the same biomass with feet fish and vice versa).

Let's get some pints of view...

Lower limits usually reflect lower populations.

Lower populations mean the fish that are there have more to eat for each trout, because the available forage is shared with fewer fish.

More food for each fish means faster growth and larger sizes.

With trout, the areas further away from LA also tend to have clearer water.

Sight feeding species like trout can eat more and expend less energy foraging in clearer water.