Norm, here is your answer from one of the biologists at the Ne G & P (also one on Dr. Willis fomer students):
Now, how much muskie habitat is there at Branched Oak? It was not too long ago that we stocked a bunch of pike, adult pike even, into Branched Oak. Pike are a large predator as well, I am sure they ate some white perch, but how many pike are there in Branched Oak now?
No, the habitat in Branched Oak is much more suited for species like hybrid striped bass, flathead catfish and walleyes. I have said we would stock almost anything in there if it would eliminate white perch, but the only species that have any chance of being successful are the ones that are going to find suitable habitat there.
Daryl Bauer
Lakes and Reservoirs Program Manager
Nebraska Game & Parks Commission
