Im still confused on how to tell wild vs stocked. Boone NC

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  1. GovernmentLow4989 on

    Check your state DNR stocking database and see if the body of water is stocked or not

  2. disgruntled6 on

    That looks like a wild fish, or stocked when a fingerling. Bigger stockers look kinda worn out.

  3. The adipose fin would be clipped if its a hatcher. Im only assuming this is common between states but I can’t quite tell from the pic

  4. throwawayforgoosee on

    Adipose fin is clipped on stockers usually. At least I think in Colorado I could be wrong in other states. It’s the top fin

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