CPW invites anglers to learn about proposed fishery management changes at Shadow Mountain Reservoir

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Rachael Gonzales
Northwest Region Public Information Officer
970-773-8587 / [email protected]

Grand Lake, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites anglers to attend an in-person fishery management public meeting on March 22 in Grand Lake. At the meeting, anglers will have an opportunity to learn about the proposed introduction of sterile Tiger Muskie to Shadow Mountain Reservoir.

The proposed fishery management change to stock a sterile Tiger Muskie into Shadow Mountain Reservoir as a biological control for invasive White Sucker would begin in 2022. Should the proposed change go into effect, the current stocking of all trout and salmon species in Shadow Mountain Reservoir would end until the project is complete.

In addition to the proposed fishery management change, CPW aquatics biologists are also interested in exploring angler interest in a fishing regulation change that could legalize the use of spawn sacks (sacks made from the unfertilized eggs of legally-caught kokanee salmon or other trout/salmon species).

The meeting will begin with a presentation by CPW Aquatic Biologist Jon Ewert with details on the proposed changes. After the presentation, community members will have an opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback on each topic. 

If you are unable to attend the meeting but have questions or would like to provide feedback about the proposed introduction of sterile Tiger Muskie or use of spawn sack, please complete this form. Your comments will remain anonymous and will not be shared for any other purpose than for CPW to respond to your topic or question. 

Details
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 
Grand Lake Community Center 
301 Marina Drive, Grand Lake, CO 80447
 
For more information about fishing in Colorado, please visit the CPW website.

  Spawn sacks are made from the unfertilized eggs of legally-caught kokanee salmon or other trout/salmon species.