Species

Rank

Fish Status

BLUEGILL

Excellent

Bluegill were collected at a catch rate of 260 fish/hour of electrofishing in 2020. 21.5% of the catchable Bluegill population in this pond measured over 7”, and 7.7% exceeded the minimum length limit and measured over 8”. One fish exceeded 9”. Bluegill body condition is average.

CHANNEL CATFISH

Average

Channel Catfish were last stocked in this pond in 2015. No Channel Catfish were collected in the 2020 survey. IDNR will stock Channel Catfish as hatchery production allows.

LARGEMOUTH BASS

Good

In 2020, 13 Largemouth Bass ranging from 7.5-17.3” were collected. Most fish measured between 7-12”. Three fish exceeded 14”. No Largemouth Bass exceeded 18”. The largest fish measured 17.3” and weighed 2.76lbs. The 2020 catch rate of 52 fish/hour of electrofishing was just under the management goal (≥60 bass/hour). Maintaining a dense population of Largemouth Bass is a priority for this pond. This situation will create higher predation on sunfish, which will result in better sunfish quality. Average relative weights of Largemouth Bass were low in 2020.

REDEAR SUNFISH

Excellent

Redear Sunfish are doing well in this pond and were collected at a rate of 28 fish/hour in 2020. 85.7% of catchable sized fish were 8” or larger. The largest Redear Sunfish measured 10.2” and weighed 0.88lb. Average body condition of the fish collected was excellent.