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3 provided by each water; and l3) angler demand. Goal 12 of the 1994 Long Range • Plan states, "By providing a diversity of fishing opportunities, increase participation in fishing as the state's population grows and simultaneously increase the level of ~ angler satisfaction." Goal 12.1 directs the CDOW to "Work proactively to identify opportunities and expand access to waters...", and Goal 12.3 states "Stock fish as appropriate to maintain angler satisfaction." !n response to Goal 12.1 the Northwest ,~ Region's Operation Plan directs, "The Region will provide new access opportunities to the fishing public" (Appendix B1. All waters reviewed in this plan are either warmwater fish habitat or provide • habitat that is more suitable for warmwater fishes than Coldwater fishes (trout). Trout will not survive in the ponds along the Colorado River described in this document because the summertime water temperatures are too warm. Trout do not survive over • the year in Elkhead and Highline reservoirs for reasons not yet understood; however, warmwater fish do survive and grow in these reservoirs. Warmwater fishes and trout survive in Harvey Gap Reservoir; but, summertime water temperature above 70°F • make this water most suitable for warmwater fishes. Trout can only be stocked into warmwater habitats in spring and fall when water temperatures are suitable. Furthermore, it can only be done using catchable- ~ size fish (>_ 10 in.} since they will not survive long enough to grow from a subcatchable (3 - 5 in.) to catchable size. Catchable trout stocked into ponds are typically caught quickly, requiring frequent stocking to maintain angler satisfaction. • These types of fisheries (like the ponds along the Colorado River described in this •