LAKE TROUT FIN CLIP ID by YEAR

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LAKE TROUT FIN CLIP ID by YEAR

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This is the list of Champlain Lake Trout fin clips used for age ID from the past 23 years.
Zero fin clips in most cases indicate non-hatchery fish that have reproduced in the lake. When identifying specific fin clips, be aware that a regenerated fin can and does closely resemble a fin which has not been clipped.

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The Adipose (AD), Pectoral (LP or RP) and the Ventral (LV or RV) fins will be the only fins clipped for identification purposes.
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Re: LAKE TROUT FIN CLIP ID by YEAR

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Good info. Thanks. I have a nagging fear that the lake trout are going to be absorbing even more angling pressure than usual this year.
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Re: LAKE TROUT FIN CLIP ID by YEAR

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Now THAT is some cool information.... Looks like REELAX is gonna get slimy this summer, been years since I targeted Lakers, but from what I have seen it may be the new thing to do judging by our current Salmon age structure in the lake. :evil:

I'm gonna laminate this and keep it on the boat for reference....

Thanks BILL!
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