Native Fish For Tomorrow: Why native “non-game” fish are critical & why PA anglers should care

In this episode I sit down with Drew & Tyler from Native Fish For Tomorrow, a Minnesota based native fish conservation organization. I sit down with them to discuss the critical importance that native so called “non-game”(hate that term🥴) fish play in the health and quality of our aquatic ecosystems and fisheries. As fly fishermen we often onow everything about the emergence of the macroinvertebrates trout feed on and that part of the ecosystem yet we know so little about these vital non-trout native fish that entire aquatic environments depened on for ecosystem services. From native fall fish helping 9 other species of small antive fish spawn to white sucker runs transferint massive amounts of nutrients and protein to head water streams in their eggs during spawning runs, come learn about why the trout, bass, or musky angler should care about these amazing species. You will also learn along the way that these so called “non-game” fish are extremely worthy targets and truely excellent sport fish that have tradionally just suffered from lack of branding or false cultural stigmas. Critical to our ecosystems and fun to catch, whats not to love? I was very intentional about reaching out to Native Fish For tomorrow for an interview for this episode because their policy wins for better management of the these species(therfore healthier streams) in Minnesota is nothing short of impressive and provides a road map to healthier streams and better fishing here in PA if we chose to follow it. My contact-Jim Suleski E-mail: [email protected] Cell-609-405-1415 Socials https://www.instagram.com/jimsinsta_gram?igsh=MXB4djIyMHh1dzc3Mg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr https://www.facebook.com/share/1DtXWagt9c/?mibextid=wwXIfr Subscribe To Dark Skies Fly Fishing!! Check out my Column in each issue called “ Fly Fishing After Dark” https://darkskiesflyfishing.com/product/1-year-digital-subscription/?srsltid=AfmBOoqErAMSpSJoH6v0vTMHyOfG1Jr9HrXm7jpIfVEW3PvY1MvGN8Z7 Check out Phillip Light’s Unicorn Brookies Blog for the VERY BEST information on Native Brook Trout conservation a issues Pennsylvania Trout Fishing Stocked Trout PA Wild Trout Fishing PA Lake Erie Steelhead Alley PA Smallmouth Bass Fishing Largemouth Bass Lakes PA Pennsylvania Walleye Fishing PA Musky Fishing Channel Catfish Pennsylvania PA Panfish (Yellow Perch, Crappie) Snakehead Fishing PA Striped Bass Hybrid PA Carp Fishing PA Fly Fishing PA Trout Ice Fishing PA Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) +5 Top Location-Based Keywords (Rivers & Lakes) Delaware River Fishing PA Susquehanna River Fishing Allegheny River Fishing Pine Creek Gorge Fishing (PA Grand Canyon) Raystown Lake Fishing Lake Wallenpaupack Fishing Lake Erie Fishing Report Pymatuning Lake Fishing Lake Arthur Fishing Beltzville Lake Fishing Marsh Creek Lake Fishing Nockamixon Lake Fishing Yellow Breeches Creek Fly Fishing Penns Creek Trout Spring Creek State College Oil Creek Fishing Neshannock Creek Trout Slippery Rock Creek Fishing Youghiogheny River Fishing Cedar Run PA Slate Run PA Fishing Creek Bloomsburg Letort Spring Run Monocacy Creek Trout Wissahickon Creek Fishing Conneaut Lake Fishing Presque Isle Bay Fishing Walnut Creek Access Elk Creek Fishing Schuylkill River Fishing Juniata Valley RV Juniata Valley RV +8 Top Recreational & Regulatory Keywords PA Fishing License PA Fishing Regulations 2026 PA Trout Stocking Schedule Buy PA Fishing License Online PA Fishing License Cost PA Fishing Regulations Trout PA Fishing Report PA Trout Stamp PA Fishing License Exemptions PA Fish and Boat Commission PA Fishing Season Dates PA Fishing Guide PA Fishing License Agents PA Senior Fishing License PA Trout Unlimited Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) +3 Top "Where to Fish" & Trip Keywords Best Fishing Spots in PA Fishing Near Me PA Fishing Charters PA Fishing Guides Lake Erie Family Fishing PA ADA Accessible Fishing PA PA State Parks Fishing Fishing Cabin Rentals PA Top 100 Trout Streams PA Best Bass Fishing PA PA Boat Registration Fly Fishing Guides PA Kayak Fishing PA Bank Fishing PA Best PA Lakes for Fishing Trophy Trout Fishing PA Smallmouth Bass River Fishing Weekend Fishing Trips PA PA Fishing Tackle Loaner Program Public Fishing Access PA Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (.gov) +8 Regional and Specific Keyword Variations Philadelphia Fishing Pittsburgh Fishing Harrisburg Fishing Poconos Fishing PA Fly Hatch Chart Green Drake Hatch PA PA Bait and Tackle Shops Streamer Fishing PA Dry Fly Fishing PA PA Record Fish Muskellunge Fishing Tips Walleye Fishing Lake Erie PA Inland Water Fishing Fishing Gear PA Best Time to Fish PA PA Trout Management Areas Catch and Release Fishing PA PA Native Trout Fishing Permits PA Local PA Fishing Clubs