Urban cutthroat trout Coastal cutthroat trout could be considered the aquatic equivalent of the “canary in the coal mine” when it comes to small-stream health. Like other salmonids (trout and salmon), these fish have specific habitat requirements such as clean, […]
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The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC kicked off its pilot Native Trout Stewardship Initiative with the funding of seven trout conservation-focussed projects in 2019. The purpose of this initiative is to support local stewardship groups seeking to protect, conserve, and […]
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The Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC kicked off its pilot Native Trout Stewardship Initiative with the funding of seven trout conservation-focussed projects in 2019. The purpose of this initiative is to support local stewardship groups seeking to protect, conserve, and […]
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Measuring less than 2.5 centimetres (one inch) in length, non-native zebra and quagga mussels are dwarfed by B.C.’s native freshwater mussels. The size of these tiny critters is deceptive, though. They pose a serious threat to the province’s freshwater fisheries […]
Blog updated June 2023. Kokanee, a land-locked sockeye salmon, have significant cultural and recreational importance in B.C. These shiny silver fish prefer to roam in the deep, clear waters of our largest lakes and reservoirs, and are known for their […]
Blog originally published May 2022. This article follows up on a previous blog about Arctic grayling and a project that the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC has funded for the past three years in support of a collaborative study on Arctic Grayling in the upper Peace River […]
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Whiteswan Lake trout contributing to hybridization Whiteswan Lake – stocked with non-native rainbow trout over the past 50 years – had been identified as a local hot spot for contributing rainbow trout genes into the White River’s westslope cutthroat population. […]
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B.C.’s northern rivers are home to Arctic grayling Blog originally published June 2020. Arctic grayling (Thymallus arcticus) are arguably the most visually attractive of the fish species native to British Columbia. With their unique sail-like dorsal fin (especially prominent in […]
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Boat electroshocking is not a new tool for fisheries. It is commonly used in other jurisdictions to survey fish populations. However, its recent application in B.C. is a novel approach to reduce numbers of competing or invasive fish species that […]
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