I have to disagree with your first point. Fish do not live forever. The average lifespan of a landlocked salmon is 3 - 5 years, with most averaging 4+. I would rather see fisherman harvest the larger older fish than to simply let them die off. As far as mercury goes, yes some lakes and streams have high concentrations, I do not believe Winnipesaukee is one of those lakes... There is a list on the NH Fish & Game web site which makes note of these lakes and ponds.
I agree with you on your second point.
Dan
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