Additional possible advantage re drawdown: Increased CNBG density may help reduce LMB spawn in Feb/March.
I was thinking maybe 3 feet lower, enough to force fish out of shallow back bays into main BOW. Still would have plenty of deeper water, up to about 17 or 18 feet near dam.
Stress is a good point. I wouldn't do this when the water is warm, as it holds less O2. If my plans work out, low water period will be 70F or less, preferably below 65.
Another reason to do this year: Next year I'll likely have TFS stocked. A 2020-21 fall/winter drawdown would be particularly risky for them, as they cannot survive water temps below 42.
