T,osrT;^ke 



After chemical rehabilitation, Lost Lake will be managed for westslope cutthroat and grayling. 



FWP will prqane an environmental analysis and gather public comment on a proposal to introduce 

 tiger muskie into Horseshoe Lake. FWP will propose a seasonal fishing closure on the western 

 one-third of the lake to protect a bald eagle nest. 



SYSTEM- WTOE MANAGEMENT GOALS 



McHitana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will manage the Thompson Chain-of-Lakes consistent with the 

 following goals: 



L Maintain and promote self-sustaining populations of desired cold- cool- and/or warm water 

 fish species where possible. 



2. Provide for a diverse recreational fishery for warm- and/or coldwater fish species 

 consistent with each individual lake's potential and historic use. 



3. Provide some opportunity for recreational anglers to cj^ture larger trout ( > 1 8 inches) and 

 bass (> 16 inches) where consistent with an individual lake's potential; this may include 

 special regulations and/or lake rehabilitation. 



4. Recognize the importance of native fishes in the system and manage for a wide diversity 

 of species. Establish a desirable balance between availability, abundance, and distribution 

 of westslope cutthroat trout and rainbow trout. 



MANAGEMENT SPECIES ECOLOGY 



The following is a synopsis of the species of fish that exist or are available for managemrat in 

 Thompson Chain-of-Lakes management area. In addition, Table 1 includes a matrix of the species 

 known to exist in individual TCL lakes. 



Native Species 



Westslope Cutthroat Trout 



Westslope cutthroat trout are native to northwest Montana. The westslope cutthroat is popular 

 with many anglers because it is a native fish, colorfiil, and easy to catch. The hatchery broodstock 



