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DEC plans ‘reclamation’ of Echo Pond, killing fish so others may thrive 

By Zachary Matson

Longstanding practice aims to restore brook trout 

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A behind-the-scenes look at the wild revival of Lake Champlain trout

By Zachary Matson

Scientists, fisheries managers keep watchful eye of growing success of lake trout recovery. Here's a look at how they do it.

From stocking to self-sustaining? The return of Lake Champlain’s trout

By Zachary Matson

Fish and wildlife researchers celebrate unexpected wild lake trout revival

Jeff Inglee gazes at two juvenile Horn Lake strain brook trout

New York aims to save Adirondack brook trout with pioneering management plan

By Zachary Matson

New York's ponded brook trout populations get a lifeline with innovative management efforts focusing on sustainability and angler access.

DEC mulls baitfish restrictions to protect brook trout habitat

By Zachary Matson

State considers new strategies for fish population management;

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DEC develops plan for Adirondack lake-dwelling brook trout

By Zachary Matson

Public input sessions scheduled for Old Forge, Warrensburg

An aerial view of Follensby Pond

Learning from Follensby

By Zachary Matson

Scientists hope that a new Follensby Pond research preserve will help understand and protect fragile freshwater resources.

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Study: 95% of Adirondack lakes could lose brook trout habitat

By Zachary Matson

Study finds just 5% of Adirondack lakes may have the right conditions to sustain brook trout habitat in a warming climate.

Lake trout and an Atlantic salmon swimming in a Vermont aquarium.

Responding to signs of success, fishery managers halve Lake Champlain trout stocking

By Zachary Matson

In response to growing signs of a sustainable wild population, Lake Champlain fisheries managers continue to cut trout stocking.

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What’s in store for Adirondack brook trout?

By Zachary Matson

For some anglers, the search for a trophy brook trout has given way to the search for unique brook trout DNA.

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