GBW Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Hey all. So as some of you know I have a dry river bed by my house that have Rainbows come up to spawn in the spring. Well my kids were down there today and found about 50 or more baby rainbow fry stuck in a small pool of water (with NO WAY to get out). So here is my question as my kids want me to "save the baby fish!". Can I take them in a bucket and move them farther down in the same water system so they have a chance to live? It's all part of the same creek but this is the spot where the creek begins to form. I can walk less then 10 min. and have the trapped fry in healthy river (same river) waters. I have a feeling the answer is no but I have to ask, they (the kids) are bugging me... Thanks. Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I would say just do it and not post it on a forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikeguy Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) i agree with Joey do it and don't say anything, i do not think anybody would say anything about it you are saving the fish. we must do all we can to save the fishing for our younger generations Edited July 6, 2011 by pikeguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 They will stand a better chance then drying up in the puddle....Just do what you got to do.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Come on Geoff. Save the little fishies. You will be a hero to your kids Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 MMMMMM Smolt sandwiches... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 I would say just do it and not post it on a forum that I would never do... save the fish however I just might do. let's see what the kids want to do then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flash67 Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 LOL Your odds are now higher of actually getting in trouble (if its even a problem) after posting this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 LOL Your odds are now higher of actually getting in trouble (if its even a problem) after posting this. oh that I know; but I wear an APE costume and only work at night under the cover of darkness... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 You're not catching and releasing in two different water bodies....it just sucks you can only put 2 in the pail at a time, so as to not exceed your rainbow trout possession limit trust me, when the kids showed them to me they were/are quick! I know I can NEVER get more then 2 at a time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 JUST DO IT.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted July 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 JUST DO IT.. r u going to pay a fine if i do it and get one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhickey Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 r u going to pay a fine if i do it and get one? Ill help you . That makes 4 at a time and a couple pops!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ThisPlaceSucks Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 (edited) it's not like you are introducing anything. giv'er! Edited July 6, 2011 by Dr. Salvelinus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhunter Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 Just run a line of marshmellows from the dried up creek, to the open water... they'll drag themselves there, whilst enjoying one of their favorite meals. HH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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