Scott
I believe that you will find that NHF&G does not stock Browns in Salmon lakes due to their markings and issues in differentiating the two species. This would be a major issue for ice fishing. Not sure if Browns would thrive better than Salmon in Winni due to all the other issues involved. I do think that Browns & square tails, replacing Salmon in Winni, warrants discussion. I am sure that would open many doors, although some may have skeletons in them.
Richard
Browns could grow to huge sizes in Winni, in my opinion. They are not so reliant on smelt and not as finicky as salmon either. They love crayfish and would also have a field day on the young perch. They are also harder to catch. All this adds up to big fish! I honestly feel Winni could grow trophy browns up to 10 lbs if given the chance. To not have a trophy brown fishery in this state is a sin. This idea definitely deserves consideration by F&G. I hope they read this thread.
the problem with stocking half as many fish twice the size is that it cost 4 times as much to get them to be twice the size scott ...but i hear what your saying