TJQ Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I finally have the content ready for my Aurora Trout site!! but I need some pictures. If anyone has any puictures of this wonderful elusive fish that I can add to the site please post them here if you like. If ya want ill give ya photo credits!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nipfisher Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 No pics T.J. but I have seen quite a few caught back in the 1990s. There is a lake in Esker Lakes Prov. Park just east of Kirkland Lake that has Aurora Trout in it. I think the lake is only open for 2 days of the year but I have seen quite a few come out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassman87 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 i have pictures of atlantic salmon that look identical to brown trout if youre interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Thanks!! I just need authentic Aurora Trout pics!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I caught a bass in Aurora Ontario once I have that picture...LOL I love the colours on them, I was to fish for them on Carol but they closed the lake just before my trip...never got back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsTheBassMan Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Hey TJ, I'd be interested in learning more about the Aurora Trout. From my brief research, I've learned that they were extirpated from the wild and hatchery produced for some decades and have been reintroduced to the wild. Apparently, another die-off of Aurora trout is happening again now due to acidic rain and high acid levels in lakes (despite the introduction of lime to the same lakes). Is this fish just doomed? Can it possibly thrive in our lakes? I see there have been some documentations of natural reproduction. Also, is the Aurora Trout also a char like the brookie? Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiel Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Also, is the Aurora Trout also a char like the brookie? Ryan A little info here..... http://www.rom.on.ca/ontario/risk.php?doc_type=fact&id=61&lang=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsTheBassMan Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 A little info here..... http://www.rom.on.ca/ontario/risk.php?doc_type=fact&id=61&lang=en Thanks Spiel! Let's hope the recovery project works and that people remember the fragility of this fish should the time come that it is open to the public for a longer period of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemo Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Its been said on another board but I got to say it again "NICE SHORTS!!!!" LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucG Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Its been said on another board but I got to say it again "NICE SHORTS!!!!" LOL What shorts? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1OZ Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 Epic picture! I wish I could help TJ! Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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danjang Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I don't remember where I read/heard this but apparently some guy had a brood stock of these at his hatchery and was about to scrap them. But later found out that they were actually extirpated so he kept them. They are the most beautiful fish in Ontario in my opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope29 Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 I assure every disrespectful fishermen on this board that not only do Aurora trout not exist but the locations people have so dutifully doled out are also bogus. I do get a good chuckle every time the pic of the short shorts dude holding that Speckie is posted though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted May 31, 2010 Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 (edited) I assure every disrespectful fishermen on this board that not only do Aurora trout not exist but the locations people have so dutifully doled out are also bogus. I do get a good chuckle every time the pic of the short shorts dude holding that Speckie is posted though what the heck are you talking about the MNR stocked lakes with them with pure strain Aurora trout Open Lakes For Aurora Trout in Ontario Subject to changes without Notice Aurora Trout Photo: Peter Sale Features: The Aurora Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis timagamiensis) is a unique genetic stock of the Brook Trout. It is so-named because the colours of its sides are purple. It lives in a few,remote, high- elevation lakes in the Temagami District of Ontario. Status: Endangered Provincially and Nationally Range: The Aurora Trout was originally found in two lakes in the Montreal River system, a tributary of the Ottawa River in Ontario. The Aurora Trout has been reintroduced into both lakes where it originally occurred. The fish are now reproducing naturally in one of these lakes. Populations have also been established in some new lakes. The Brook Trout is widespread in North America. Range Maps Threats: The Aurora Trout was extirpated in its natural range due to acid rain and other forms of pollution which disrupted reproduction. Low pH from acid precipitation and runoff is a continuing threat to the Aurora Trout in the wild. Protection: The Aurora Trout is listed under Ontario's Endangered Species Act, 2007, which protects the species in its original lakes from being killed, harmed, captured, or possessed. Aurora Trout have been maintained in captivity by the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources since they were extirpated from the wild. Reintroduction back into the original lakes, in combination with the addition of lime to the water to neutralize the pH of these lakes, has allowed the population to establish and breed there. In some lakes there is limited fishing allowed. The recovery of Aurora Trout is being guided by the Aurora Trout Recovery Strategy Lake Nam 201 I think you need to do some reading unless they have fooled us all, which I find hard to believe Edited May 31, 2010 by Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I think he was being facetious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope29 Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 what the heck are you talking about I think you need to do some reading unless they have fooled us all, which I find hard to believe Main Entry: fa·ce·tious Pronunciation: \fə-ˈsē-shəs\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French facetieux, from facetie jest, from Latin facetia Date: 1599 1 : joking or jesting often inappropriately Sorry, I know Aurora info is readily available but I'm of a mind that the info is better looked for by the curious rather than stumbled upon by the white bucketeers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 and here I thought you were on drugs and not sharing....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
douG Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I assure that as well. Definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDunn Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 12 lakes have Aurora trout present. Whirligig and Whitepine were the original two lakes with 10 other lakes now stocked with them, bringing the total to twelve. These lakes rotate open seasons(except the orginal two) as you will read on TJ's new site... TDunn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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