Reddit mentions of An Entirely Synthetic Fish: How Rainbow Trout Beguiled America and Overran the World

Yes, capitalism always has the best solutions to extremely complex environmental issues. (See: Pebble Mine) The reason I don't agree with private waters is because waterways, and especially rivers are not a closed system. The practices of Boxwood Gulch and similar places impact everything around them as well. The invasive species of rainbow trout that are stocked in these waters outcompete the native fish and reduce their historic ranges. The Greenback Cutthroat trout is native to the South Platte, but has been reduced to 1% of it's historic range and placed on the endangered species list because of practices like that at Boxwood Gulch. Any restoration attempts cannot be successful because of how hardy the stocked rainbow trout are in comparison. They were bred with the sole intention of being resilient. I believe that as fisherman it is our responsibility to protect the ecosystems that provide us this opportunity and being informed about the biological impact of our activities is the first step in doing so. You should read: https://www.amazon.com/Entirely-Synthetic-Fish-Rainbow-Beguiled/dp/0300140886
if you would like to understand the historical impact of our stocking practices throughout the US. Or just keep paying people ridiculous amounts of money so you can hold your trophy trout like it's your first time for internet points.