FISHING -- I've been hearing the rumors of the demise of Lahontan trout at Lake Lenore.

Is the illegal fishing to blame? 

Chad Jackson, Washington Fish and Wildlife Department fisheries biologist said they're actually seeing more fish in the spawning area trap this year, not less.

He says that's anecdotal evidence and a full lake fishery survey is needed.

But he has other ideas on why the fishing isn't the same as it was before the net-poaching case came to light last year.

See details in my Sunday story: Lahontan cutthroats still thrive at Lake Lenore despite poaching.