catch and release only lake

[Frank]

Years ago a friend of mine rented one of only two houses on a private lake.  That lake was bought by the state and made public allowing me to fish it again after ten years.  I was worried that due to it's very small size it would be decimated after only a season or two.  I made some phone calls and wrote some letters thanks to advice from Dan.  It turns out that people actually listen.  Starting April 1st it will be catch and release only due to special regulations.  Now, for the first time in my life I have a real chance at some record sized fish.  Last year in three trips, all short, we managed a couple of 6's, a 7.5, and lost two that would have went 8+.  The biggest fish I have ever seen in person came out of there 15 years ago and was 10.5.  It's gonna be a good summer I do believe.

Frank

[Big dreams]

So where is this lake? 

[djkimmel]

Glad to hear that Frank. We have 11,000 lakes. It's okay to protect a few small, special ones with trophy regulations. Now I have to remember where you told me it was and wonder when we're going fishing!?!

[Mojo]

 


(note this post - least mojo has ever said ..... . )

[djkimmel]

This is just more proof that one person CAN make a difference.

I don't think you can actually legally start bass fishing though until the last Saturday in April like the rest of the state but it does say all species are now catch and release. Hopefully, that keeps it a special fishing lake along with the limited access. Good job Frank!