Bugg’s Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir boasts one of the only naturally reproducing land-locked striped bass populations in the United States. The inconsistent nature of this natural reproduction still necessitates the culture and stocking of striper at Vic Thomas Hatchery in Brookneal.
Join Hatchery Manager Mike Gafford as he explains the methods employed by his crew to collect, produce, and raise striped bass for stocking in lakes around Virginia. Stay tuned for a future video detailing methods utilized to harvest fish from production ponds for stocking.