Debate on Lower Blue River Health Continues as CPW Cites Fish Feeding as Potential Cause of Decline

Debate on Lower Blue River health continues as CPW cites fish feeding as potential cause of decline

A Colorado Parks and Wildlife fish survey along the Lower Blue River cites a billionaire landowner’s practice of feeding fish — rather than overfishing — as the likely cause of increasing fish mortality. The multi-year survey published this month is the first time the wildlife agency has provided an analysis of the fishery along the stretch of river, where a land exchange and permit system have sparked public debate about river access and fisher…

Survey of Colorado Gold Medal fishing location cites fish feeding as possible reason for river health decline

A Colorado Parks and Wildlife fish survey along the Lower Blue River cites a billionaire landowner’s practice of feeding fish — rather than overfishing — as the likely cause of increasing fish mortality. The multiyear survey published this month is the first time the wildlife agency has provided an analysis of the fishery along the stretch of river, where a land exchange and permit system have sparked public debate about river access and fishery…