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The proposed project aims to evaluate the potential for a kokanee species based recreational program in stocked lakes of B.C. Recent data collected by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C. (FFSBC) suggests that effort can increase by up to 400% once kokanee are large enough to be caught. The main benefit of this program is a potential increase in fishing effort and the recruitment of new anglers. The project will include estimating the biological capacity for kokanee using state-of-the-art stock assessment models of fisheries science. Estimates of biological capacity will be integrated with analysis of angler preferences and stocking cost-benefit analyses to estimate the growth potential for recreational fisheries for kokanee. The research could also provide findings important for multi-species lakes across the country and the models could assist with regulating the effort on the wild lakes, helping to conserve sensitive kokanee populations.
Murdoch McAllister
Divya Alice Varkey
Riseform Flyfishing Ventures
Resources and environmental management
Sports and recreation
University of British Columbia
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