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dmocchi

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TENCH or Doctor Fish
« on: July 14, 2008, 01:19:23 AM »
Anyone know where I can catch this fish in B.C?????? It has been documented that this species is established in regions of the St. Lawrence and also areas of Wshington State or the Pend Oreille Basin..... Ive also heard from word  of mouth that there are some lakes in the kamloops / okanagen region containing them......
I developed an interest in catching this  fish since on my frequent trips to Italy revealed that most of the tench populations there disappeared due to the introduction of the giant catfish Wels (which i caught on numerous occasions in the PO.) Anyways any info will be greatly appreciated.
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canso

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Re: TENCH or Doctor Fish
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2008, 06:57:17 PM »
don't know much about the fish. but this is the only lake i could find that even talks about it.
http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/bcparks/explore/parkpgs/premier/

Premier Lake

"REGION 4
 
Premier Lake - is one of a few easily accessible good fishing lakes in the East Kootenays and the renowned angling opportunities are the main attraction for visitors and one of the main reasons for its park designation. The emerald green lakes of Premier Lake and four smaller lakes, Canuck, Yankee, Cats Eye and Quartz offer a unique and varied fishing experience. Species found in Premier lake include Brook Trout, Bull Trout, Kokanee, Longnose Sucker, Northern Pikeminnow, Rainbow Trout, Redside Shiner, Steelhead, Tench, Westslope (Yellowstone) Cutthroat Trout and White Sucker. There is a boat launch located at the far end of the day use area.m As well, Staples Creek fish ladder and fish collection station provides eggs for the Kootenay Fish Hatchery and signs posted along Staples Creek interpret the life cycle of the rainbow trout. This site was used by the Ktunaxa (Kootenay) First Nations as a camp area and food fishery. "
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dmocchi

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Re: TENCH or Doctor Fish
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2008, 11:00:13 PM »
Hey thanx buddy......This fish is part of the cyprinid family.......From word of mouth, its also one of the hardest fighting fishes of this genus puond for pound.........I guess Ill be planning a trip to the kooteneys shortly...lol ;)
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