Lake West of Mona

[Lundman]

I was just wonder if someone out there could provide the low-down on that nice looking
piece of water directly west of Mona. It's a fine looking lake.
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[Kent]

I imagine that you are referring to Mona Reservoir. If so, it is quite shallow, full of carp and June Suckers (seriously). They planted wipers in it several years ago, but it got drained shortly thereafter and the wipers either died or were sucked down the river, never to be seen again. Perhaps there is a thriving population of wipers in Goshen Reservoir (downstream from Mona Reservoir) and the locals are keeping it a secret.
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[ocean]

There is plenty of carp in there and they stocked june suckers in there too if you are into that type of fishing. [:p] Other than that no wipers in there unless they found a way to reproduce .
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[fsh4fun05]

It is exactly what you said "a nice looking piece of water". That's pretty much it.
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[ocean]

Its to bad the DWR doesnt plant some kind of desirable fish in there.What a waste of a res.[:/]
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[TubeDude]

[cool][#0000ff]Are you serious? I know what you and your family catch out of there.[/#0000ff]
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[fsh4fun05]

Everyone to Oceans' house for suckers on a stick and carp gumbo! We're going to Mona [].
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[bassrods]

Back in the 50's it had carp, catfish and trout and a few suckers as well...

Sense they put the june suckers in it they keep water in it and can not drain it all the way...

Why can't we get June suckers put in other lakes so they will keep water in them????[crazy][crazy][]
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[lakextackle]

When they drained it 10-12 years ago there was a few nice wipers in there. I seen them all floating dead in the creek. Most were about 3-4lbs. A few probably did make it down to the Goshen Ocean?

The truth is the DWR is going to manage it for the June Sucker program. They always have on it their list for other stocking, but the funds dry up before they can get to it. Its too bad there used to be some nice 'eyes and smallies in Mona.
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[catfish-logic]

[laugh]Your reasons about not draining the water for more fisheries makes sense to me.

However, the reason is simple, for the DWR to stock June Suckers in any lake one serious requirement is necessary:

Walleyes.

Not enough Walleyes means that when the DWR stock June Suckers there will be no predators to eat the small June Suckers. This, the DWR believe will help the June Suckers from overpopulating the lake.

June Sucker overpopulation is a serious threat, to the DWR.

Serious. The real reason behind not stocking June Suckers in other waters is obvious: the waters won't support White Bass or Channel Catfish.[sly][sly][sly][sly][sly]

Its like the United Stated government politicians:

"We have a great alternative to gasoline vehicles that cause serious pollution in our atmosphere. Its an electric vehicle, unfortunately you have to plug it in to get it to work."

I never was a good stand-up comedian.
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[catfish-logic]

In reference to June Suckers, it says in Wikipedia:

"Unlike most other suckers, the June sucker is not a bottom-feeder. Its mouth is more [url "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rostrum"]rostrally[/url](beaklike)-oriented, allowing it to collect [url "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zooplankton"]zooplankton[/url] from the water. The fish is dark gray or brownish [url "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorsum_%28biology%29"]dorsally[/url], with a white or slightly greenish belly. It can reach a weight of 5 lb and has a life span of over 40 years."

Does this tell you something? If this fish can live to be 40 years and feeds on zooplankton, perhaps the DWR should have considered Willard Bay to be a place to stock this critically endangered species.

After all, Willard Bay was stocked with Gizzard Shad and if there is enough zooplankton to feed the Gizzard Shad, it would have been a better idea to stock June Suckers, the June Sucker also would help feed the Walleye and the Channel Catfish.[:p]

But Willard Bay does lack vegetation and all that but still would be better place than Utah Lake.
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[ocean]

Not just Gumbo theres deep fried carp,carp on a stick corn dog style,carp kabobs,sauted carp in tomato sauce,broiled carp,carp sushi,carp alfredo my wifes favorite yummy!!! [] Come on over we will have plenty for everyone.Mona carp best tasting carp in utah!! [laugh]
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