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Old 10-03-2020, 11:38 AM
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Default When is it to late in the year to fish for Browns?

When is it to late to fish for Brown trout in streams and not disturb their spawn?
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Old 10-03-2020, 01:32 PM
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I believe spawning usually begins in October, but at any point if you're out and you see redds (clean gravel in shallower areas, usually with fish on or near them), it's a good idea to stay away from them. If there are just browns in the stream and no spring spawners, it's not a bad idea to fish elsewhere for other species.
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Old 10-03-2020, 10:30 PM
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They're on the reads already. Spotted them in the Elbow and the Bow.
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Old 11-07-2020, 08:02 AM
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Anyone see them in the side channel under the zoo bridge? We used to watch them spawning. Best zoo exhibit ever.
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