But stocking hatchery trout in any wild trout river does a disservice to wild trout and wild trout fishermen. And Rosenbauer maintains he is no arrogant purist. Personally, I take great pride in going out on a stream and catching wild trout. I like to fly fish. This year's no-kill regulation affects a stretch of about 20 miles of the Batten Kill.
Anglers can use bait, flies or lures as long as they immediately release all fish caught.
Cox said he and the study team will be looking at multiple factors in trying to come up with some conclusions about the brown trout fishery. We've got quite a bit of work this coming season, looking at habitat, evaluating the spawning habitat, river stability and that sort of thing. Vermont is no more immune to the impact of development than any other place. The beauty of the Batten Kill basin has attracted more and more development, on and near the river over the past decade and that has caught the attention of many serious fishermen and biologists. Cox says the team will also study possible effects of development.