First it was chain pickerel in Depres Lake, discovered in June 2001. This small lake drains into Salmon Brook which empties into the Cains River, a tributary of the Southwest Miramichi. Panic buttons went off and quick action resulted in the eradication of pickerel from the lake in October 2001 using rotenone.

Fast forward seven years (2008) - it happened again, not chain pickerel this...

Anglers of all types need to be especially careful to clean their equipment when moving from one watershed to another. Several types of equipments should be considered:

• Wetgear (waders, boots, raingear, gloves, etc.)
• Extra care should be taken when cleaning/disinfecting felt bottoms
• Avoid felt bottoms.
• If possible, have a different  set of...