EFFECTS OF 2007 DROUGHT

During the entire year of 2007, and even a portion of 2006, the rainfall in the South was very limited; as a result the wild trout population in the smaller creeks was impacted. In recent trout fishing trips the effects were noted. There was a marked decrease in the numbers of the wild trout over 9-10 inches. However, the good news is that there were significant numbers of the smaller trout all averaging 5-6 inches. This would be an indication that next year could be a fair year for wild trout.