Welp...there goes the trout fishery

[Pamlico]

With the severe cold we had in January I was worried there would be huge cold stun events further south where the trout winter over. Unfortunately, it appears to be underway. There are thousands of big spawners all over the Elizabeth River and Lynnhaven watershed that didn't make it. Maryland and Virginia really need to lower the bag limit this year...and Maryland ought to bump up the limit on drum.

I know, they will bounce back. And we were due for a rough winter after years of unusual warmth. But it still sucks.

[M_Duong60]

I saw some of the photos of the fish dying on Facebook and it looks really rough. I still haven't been able to make it down to VA beach yet and it's a shame. Hopefully they can come back even stronger.

[Slobber Bob]

That stinks to hear.