07/03/08

RIRIE, Idaho (AP) _ State biologists say a predatory fish
species found in the Ririe Reservoir is an unwelcome surprise and
that anglers may be to blame.

Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists say they snared two
walleye in the eastern Idaho reservoir two weeks ago. The agency
has never stocked the fish there, leaving biologists to conclude
the aggressive fish were illegally released in the waterbody.

Regional Fisheries Manager Dan Garren says the fish don't belong
in the reservoir and could pose a threat to other species across
the drainage, including Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout.

So far, biologists have no idea how prevalent walleye are in the
lake or whether the species has spawned. But Garren says the agency
will keep close tabs on the situation.
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