Doc Talks Fishing Podcast

#31 || Nelson Bergh: The Science Behind Stocking Trout (And How to Outsmart Them)

Liam Whetter & Gord Pyzer

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Ever wonder what REALLY happens before trout hit your favorite lake? We went behind the scenes with Nelson Bergh, head of Saskatchewan's massive fish hatchery, to uncover the secrets of trout stocking-from hand-picked genetics to survival rates, wariness, and why some fish grow into giants while others vanish.

Learn how hatchery science can help you catch more (and bigger) trout by understanding where they're stocked, how they behave, and when they're easiest to fool. Whether you chase rainbows, browns, brookies, splake or tigers this episode is packed with next-level intel you won't hear anywhere else!

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