Angler surveys are being mailed out this week. Below is the official news release. If you happen to get one of the survey forms, please take the time to fill it out and send it in. Your answers will help the DFWL to adjust stocking programs and it is a good time to voice your opinion on both the trout and catfish in your area, what you think needs done and how you think your ideas will help. – Chris Erwin, founder and publisher Kentucky Angling News
FRANKFORT A randomly selected group of catfish and trout anglers in Kentucky will receive a survey this week to gauge their thoughts on management of these species.
“These surveys are a great way for anglers to provide feedback to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources,” said Fisheries Biologist Dave Dreves. “We really want people to respond – these angler attitude surveys help us gauge public opinion on management issues.” Forms are being sent to 1,800 catfish anglers and 1,800 trout permit holders. Names were selected at random.
Ohio River Fisheries Biologist Jason Herrala said the catfish survey seeks angler opinions on topics such as size and creel limits. The department also seeks angler attitudes about pay lakes, Fishing in Neighborhoods (FINs) lakes and regulations concerning the Ohio River.
Dreves said the trout survey seeks opinions on stocking rates, size and creel limits, fishing methods and more. Anglers also will be asked a series of in-depth questions, such as whether they prefer the department to stock fewer but bigger trout in certain bodies of water.
Participants with questions about the surveys may call Dreves or Herrala at 1-800-858-1549 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Eastern). 
Stocking Schedules
On July 9 we did have some trout stocking. They were as follows: Lick Fork Creek (Simpson Co.) 250, Sulphur Spring Creek, (Simpson Co.) 500, Casey Creek, (Trigg Co.)1,000, Trammel Creek (Allen Co.) 1,250, Jennings Creek (Warren Co.) 1,000, Lynn Camp Cr. (Hart Co.) 500, Roundstone (Hart Co.) 400, Otter Creek (Ft. Knox, Meade Co.) 500.
On July 10 the following were stocked with the numbers listed: Herrington Tailwaters (Mercer Co.) 500, Royal Springs (Scott Co.) 500, Paintsville Tailwaters (Johnson) 2,000 .
While these locations will get or have already been stocked with the numbers we have listed, the DFWL also does monthly stocking to some other locations. Cave Run Lake Tailwaters, will be stocked with 6,000 trout in the months of April, May, June, October and November. Yatesville Lake Tailwaters are stocked in April, May and November for an annual total of 2,500 trout. Grayson Lake stocking is in April, May, June, October and November with a total of 5,000 trout. Greenbo lake will receive fish totaling 11,000 fish in February and November.
Didymo Algea
The last thing I want to make you aware of is the spread of algae known as Didymo (Didymosphenia geminata). Didymo, native to northern Europe and Canada, is a white, gray, light brown or beige mass on the stream bottom that resembles shag carpet. Didymo can choke the stream bottom with mats that cover up native plants and crowd out native insects that trout need for food. To prevent the spread of Didymo into other Kentucky tailwaters and streams, anglers who fish the Cumberland River and out-of-state waterways should: Inspect all wading gear and boat hulls, livewells, lower units and trailers for any vegetation after leaving the water and remove any found. If algae or vegetation is discovered later, disinfect with a 2% solution of household bleach or, a 5% solution of salt or, you may also soak in undiluted vinegar. Allow to air dry for at least 2 days.
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