Had a good time electrofishing with Justin today. Despite my totally incompetent net skills, we caught quite a few fish. Largest by weight was 17.5 inch LMB at 3.85 pounds, 128% RW. Other good LMBs 15 inches and over -- biggest we shocked 18 inches -- seemed to be 100% plus, though not as fat as the heavyweight. Big gals are doing well.

But it was obvious that the smaller LMB weren't flourishing the way they ought, most 9 to 14 inch fish were below 100%.

On the plus side, tons of BG and RES of varying sizes, obviously they are reproducing & doing fine. Lots of YOY LMB too, most of which will be eaten. Saw half a dozen TP around 8 to 10 inches, but only netted two. They seem more resistant to electricity than other fish! One HSB around 14 inches.

Weeds loaded with fry, mostly BG and RES. Welcome change from last year which I attribute mostly to weed habitat improvements.

Loads of fish, something like 40 to 50 LMB in 35 minutes along with good numbers of RES and CNBG. RES surprised me a bit at how numerous they are, as I rarely catch them.

Look forward to Justin's report & recommendations. Lake has definitely improved, but still has a long way to go.

Last edited by anthropic; 10/05/18 10:02 PM.
7ac 2015 CNBG RES FHM 2016 TP FLMB 2017 NLMB GSH L 2018 TP & 70 HSB PK 2019 TP RBT 2020 TFS TP 25 HSB 250 F1,L,RBT -206 2021 TFS TP GSH L,-312 2022 GSH TP CR TFS RBT -234, 2023 BG TP TFS NLMB, -160