You should be able to.! However, My assumption is that enforcement thought it would be easier to close the river down during times when there is a predominance of wild fish present, rather than enforce it.

Also,

If we had people out there fishing for brats during the times of the season when wild fish are known to be running and spawning, why would we want more people out trying to catch a stray brat? It would only serve to hurt the wild populations further. A CNR season for wild fish detours alot of fisherman from making the trip out to fish steelies, it isn't as attractive a fishery for some people.