What is the minimum length for Brook Trout in both North and South Zones for rivers/streams/brooks?

The minimum length requirement for Brook Trout in both the North and South Zones for rivers, streams, and brooks is set at 6 inches. This regulation is designed to ensure that anglers are allowing the fish to grow to a sustainable size before being harvested. Establishing a minimum length helps protect younger, smaller fish, ensuring that they can reproduce and contribute to the overall population. Additionally, setting this specific length limit aids in maintaining a balanced ecosystem while providing anglers with the opportunity to catch fish that are more mature and larger, which contributes to a better fishing experience.

The other options present lengths that exceed the regulation, which could restrict fishing and negatively impact the management of Brook Trout populations by allowing fewer opportunities for anglers to participate in recreational fishing.