In Glacier, latest effort to preserve a native trout species a success
Camas Lake as shown in this file photo. (Chris Peterson photo)
The non-native Yellowstone cutthroat (shown here) were removed last year and replaced with native westslope cutthroat trout. Yellowstone cutthroats are identified by their larger, rounder black spots that extend below the lateral line. Westlope cutts have more spots and far fewer below the lateral line. (Chris Peterson photo)
Camas Falls forms a natural barrier between Rogers and Trout Lake. Below the falls, Rogers Lake and Camas Creek contain hybrid westslope cutthroat — cross between the cutts and rainbow trout. (Chris Peterson photo)
Vulture Peak and Logging Mountain reflect into the south end of Grace Lake. (Chris Peterson photo)
A project to rid a couple of high mountain lakes in Glacier National Park of non-native fish and replace them with native species was a success, Park fisheries biologist Chris Downs said.
Biologists last year treated Camas and Evangeline Lakes and a portion of Camas Creek above Arrow Lake with Rotenone, a fish toxicant, to kill non-native Yellowstone cutthroat trout...
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