Freshwater Fisheries Forum January 19:

thmyorke1 I was unfortunately one of the guys who heeded the Governor's state of emergency and missed today's meeting. Could you expand on what was discussed regarding LL salmon. Does NJ plan on maintaining the program and or expanding it? Was there any discussion about changes to size or possession limits? Would love to see the size limit changed to at minimum 15" in the three bodies of water currently at 12" or even "18 in all four impoundments in an effort to establish a true trophy fishery. Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, NY and Vermont all have 15" limits, curious why NJ opted for 12" in Wawayanda, Aeroflex and Tilcon but 15" at Merrill. Changing the possession limit to one would go a long way in establishing this fishery as well considering the effort NJ is making trying to develop it. Was there any discussion of whether F&G believes natural reproduction is occurring? All questions I wanted to ask at today's meeting, appreciate your comments.