Here’s an update on high lakes tui chub removal, also given by Tim Porter, ODFW Assistant Fish Biologist, at last week’s Central Oregon Flyfishers meeting. As you probably know, ODFW works with OSU-Cascades, Lava Lake Resort, Paulina Lake Resort, and East Lake Resort to net invasive species which dramatically degrade the trout and kokanee fishing if left unchecked. Tui chub removal in the high lakes has been ongoing since 2010 except for a few years for monitoring or due to COVID (2020).  Stocking the lakes with trout strains that may eat chub was ineffective while trapping has had good results.  Thousands of pounds of chub are removed annually.  Evidence of its effectiveness comes from angler reports and improved trout condition factors. Below is the presentation, it’s self-explanatory.