I did see their nests, not as obvious as bluegill, but a little shallow center of cleared gravel and aggressive defense. One was right next to the dock in shallow water, maybe 1.5’ deep. The darned fish wasn’t even all that big yet. About 1/2 the size I would consider a keeper adult. Much larger PS witnessed this evening.
I can’t have saugeye or HSB as I live in a nanny state. HSB would be so much fun!
I have had walleye, but they failed due to lack of forage when I stocked everything at once (except for FHM which were established). I should have ladder stocked. Getting them again is a consideration.
I can’t get smallmouth anywhere near me unless I bucket stock, but don’t want to do that. I would prefer those, and not worry about single sexing as much. That leaves me with LMB or walleye.
