A note from Daniel Lujan (@daniel.lujan_12):
My Fish Conservation class (at Colorado State University) was fortunate enough to receive a rare permit to sample the confluence of the Fall and Roaring Rivers in Rocky Mountain National Park. During our electrofishing survey, we caught and processed (measured and weighed) around 200 fish, but this absolute stunner of a Brook Trout/Char stole the show. Its beauty demanded a closer look in our viewing box, and I just had to get a video.
After watching this video the next day, I decided it was too incredible not to share! When the post started to gain some traction, I seized the opportunity to add some educational context and answer questions in the comments. The post took off, and it’s been so much fun using that attention as a chance to spark interest in fisheries science!
Angler Story of the Week from Daniel, be sure to check out his Instagram HERE!
