Transcript Smokies I

Fish, Streams, and Rock
n Roll
13 Watersheds
2,115
miles of streams,
ranging from elevation 874ft to
6,643ft.. A few are closed due
to Brook trout restoration or
water supply.
67 species of fish in 1957
Ex.
Silverside, minnows,
perch, suckers, topminnows,
lampreys, sunfish, bream,
sunperch, shad, sculpins,
bullhead catfish, temperate
bass, livebearers, drum, trout.
(dlia.org)
3 Trout
1.
Brook-only native trout,
once present in most streams
above 2000ft. Virtually
eliminated by logging and
competition from rainbow and
brown trout.
Brook

Restoration is in progress
and certain streams are
being made Brook Trout only
streams. Protection has been
relaxed recently.
Brook trout
Rainbow and Brown Trout
2-3.
Introduced from the
western U.S and Germany to
take the place of dwindling
Brook populations. Much
hardier species. (competition)
Rainbow
Brown Trout
Threats to fish
1.
Acid precipitation
2. Exotic species
3. Global warming
4. Changes in terrestrial
biomes
Fishing Regulations
Valid
TN/NC fishing
license, yr round daily,
limit: comb. Of 5
rainbow/brown/brook
trout ,7 inch minimum.
Reg.
1
hand held rod,
artificial lures only,
single hook, some
streams are closed.
Types of angling
1.
Fly Rod-dry, wet flies
Types
2.
Ultralight spinning (2-6lb),
spinners, spoons
Book Resources
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Resources
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