This book examines brown and sea trout in their ecological settings an d shows
how an understanding of their biology and environment aids in the efficient
management of both fish stocks and their surroundings. I n particular, it
concentrates on the management of the fish in natural flowing waters and
discusses issues such as how to determine an effic ient feeding strategy and the
influence of hatchery stocks upon wild p opulations. A detailed case study
focusing on the French experience is of special interest. Biology and Ecology of
the Brown Sea Trout synth esizes the considerable body of research available and
provides a sign ificant tool