There really isn’t a correct answer to your question. Good arguments can be made for either side. I don’t believe any laws were violated in releasing that fish. But I’m not a Conservation Officer (CO) and a CO may see it differently. The mortality rate of released kokanee is one of the highest. About 1 in 3 will die on average. I would have kept that fish but do not judge him for not doing so. The folks that REALLY tick me off are the ones that BRAG about having 30, 40, 50 caught & released kokanee in a single day. They are total morons IMHO.
Last edited by dubob; 07-18-2021 at 07:17 PM.
Bob Hicks, from Utah - I’m 80 years young and going as hard as I can for as long as I can.
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