Disease Resistant Trout stocked in Colorado River

Source: Troutpursuit.blogspot.com

July monsoons sent silt and debris coursing down the Colorado River, which led to severe fish kills. So wildlife officials are stocking the effected areas with Hofer rainbow trout. As a bonus to anglers, the stocked rainbow trout will be resistant to whirling disease, which effects some species of trout and salmon. Officials hope that the stocked fish will help replenish fish populations after this summer's kills, and also introduce whirling disease resistance into the rest of the population.

Source: RealVail