Originally Posted By: Bill D.
Originally Posted By: Hollywood
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Both lakes are pretty large, one is probably 15 square miles, the other several times that. Both are heavily fished, especially ice fished. The smaller of the two has the smaller average fish. Most ice fishermen will throw back 6-7 for every one they keep. It is fairly easy to take a 50 fish limit nearly any afternoon you want to. The larger lake has huge panfish and it is usually more difficult to catch a limit there, but nearly all fish caught are of "keeper" size. The explanation of the effect of culling makes sense. I appreciate all the replies, you all are great!


Makes me suspect the lake producing the big BG has more predator pressure on the smaller BG size classes.


Makes sense to me.

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