Discussion about perch in Fish Lake

[doggonefishin]

RE "1. Just like SMB at Strawberry, I don't think LMB would do well at Jordanelle due to season lenghts.
2. If SMB are "stunted" and over-populated, doesn't that mean that the "bucket" is already full? But, habitat is the key -- Utah just plain doesn't have good LMB habitat (flooded vegetation). Again, my opinion. "


My opinion also.

As many here know, LMB have been in Jordanelle from the beginning. There are even a few bigguns in there. However, it is no accident that the smallies have thrived there while LMB have continued to persist, but have hardly thrived. Stocking more would likely only have a very temporary effect and the population would quickly return to its prior levels. Additionally, the ideal habitat for LMB at Jordanelle is steadily degrading and will continue to disappear. It would be a tough call to justify the cost of the stocking.

Also, right now, Jordanelle has problems with too many small smallies and too few big ones, along with concerns about forage. Dumping in more small predators probably won't help that situation.

Red Leaker, the Central biologists/managers would be happy to hear you out if you have questions or comments. They even responded to me.

I guess I bumped it up again.
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