Species

Rank

Fish Status

BLUEGILL

Average

The bluegill population was sampled by 220 fish in the fall electrofishing survey. The current bluegill population is rated as excellent with 23% of the fish sampled over 8 inches in length. This population is of high density and in good body condition with a Wr average of 99.

CRAPPIE

Average

In 2023, the white and black crappie populations were sampled by no white crappie and 8 black crappie. The size ranged from 4.4 to 13.3 inches in length and the body condition was good at a value of 94. No harvest or length limit is necessary currently for the crappie population. The harvest of the numerous black crappie should be encouraged to lower their density.

LARGEMOUTH BASS

Average

In 2023, a fall D.C. electrofishing survey was used to evaluate the fish population. The largemouth bass population was evaluated by 98 stock size bass from electrofishing. The largemouth bass population appears to be defined by a high percentage of fish from 3.9 to 15 inches in length. The average Relative weight was very good at a value of 96. The bass population appears to have a high density and rapid recovery from the winter kill of 2013/2014. The current bass regulation should remain in place for 2024. And the harvest of bass under 12 inches should be encouraged. But in the future, we may want to consider protecting the population to 18 inches.

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