Quillback presence in Ohio impoundments very likely indicates some stream influence. To my knowledge they are never very abundant in ponds, quarries, or small land locked lakes due to lack of successful recruitment. Lack of dependable recruitment suggests quillback are not very good candidates as a forage fish. Until someone can prove dependable recruitment in ponds IMO quillback would be considered a bonus fish at best. Inability to regularly or easily catch them by angling also is a deterrent for use as a pond fish.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 10/22/12 08:33 AM.
