Do not harvest any BG until the population has reached capacity (4-6 yrs) and numerous large individuals are present. Then harvest only females. Also I would seriously reconsider harvesting any YP until you know they are producing YOUNG fish that are moving into the 8" or larger size category. Stock about 50 - 80 lbs of minnows each year and your existing fishery will prosper.

Last edited by Bill Cody; 02/04/09 10:18 PM.

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