It does seem like the fish need something anchor/attract them. We did a combo of forever structure with riprap, chunk limestone and artificial that were homemade and added some natural trees that can be expanded each winter.

Likely expand the tree stuff this winter with more cedars and some homemade plastic.

Complex structures also seem to do better than simple.

1.5acre LMB, YP, BG, RES, GSH, Seasonal Tilapia
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