Originally Posted by
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I was there a couple weeks ago, I landed a few but it was slow. Last December I got skunked there. Late January this year was really good for me. I seem to recall somebody here said the hatchery released all of their fish at the beginning of the year?
This is a really sad commentary. Baum Lake has become a dumping ground for hatchery-reared trout, because of its proximity to the Crystal Lake Hatchery. And that is nothing less than a travesty, as this "wide spot" in the Hat Creek system is home to the Pit River strain of rainbow trout that is found in Fall River, Rising River, and lower Hat Creek (below the Hat 2 powerhouse). This is a beautiful fish, rarely caught in Baum Lake anymore, because of over-harvesting from bait anglers. (Unfortunately, these fish are highly susceptible to a well-presented nightcrawler). And DFW, despite my persistant entreaties, has no interest in managing Baum Lake as a wild trout fishery. This is a shame, because with enhanced spawning habitat, a zero bag limit, and gear restrictions, this could be a wonderful wild trout fishery. Photo attached.
Baum Pit River Strain.jpg
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