u/Puzzleheaded-Box4851

A few eastern newts I saw in Pisgah National Forest the other day. Such cool looking creatures.

First time fishing inside the park, hiked several miles to a stream and had a great time catching plenty of Brooks.

I caught one rainbow unfortunately but wasn’t sure it would’ve met the 7” minimum, what’s everyone’s stance on removing non natives in this situation? Should I have kept it? Beautiful fish but I’d always prefer to protect our native species first.