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Why doesn't nebraska stock or have yellow perch in more areas of the state besides the valentine area?
Thanks for answering my question. Unfortunately makes good sense. Would love to be able to chase them more than once or twice a year in south Dakota.
I understand this topic comes up every year, and I'm not a biologist. I have fished private waters in lancaster county that have nice yellow perch and they are taking over, no problem reproducing. Also Burchard has a population of yellow perch that has been there for a lot of years. I don't understand why for example a lake like wannahoo or similar lake with decent depth can't support the species.
Sure, I know of some of those private waters too. Way different habitat, way different fishing pressure and harvest.Yep, a few perch in Burchard, has been for years. And Burchard with its clean water and abundance of aquatic vegetation is probably about as close to yellow perch habitat as you can get in southeast Nebraska. And a few yellow perch is about all it has ever had.A new reservoir like Wanahoo might support some yellow perch for a few years, but as it ages the habitat will change and the perch will fade. And how many perch do you suppose would be in there with all the pressure it has? Come to think of it, suppose we could have any more anglers there than what we have now?Daryl B.
Daryl,Wondering what your thoughts on Duck Creek down in Nemaha County and how Ice Fishing will be in the next few years, and also what kind of fish are in there and all that?Thanks
Sure, I know of some of those private waters too. Way different habitat, way different fishing pressure and harvest.Yep, a few perch in Burchard, has been for years. And Burchard with its clean water and abundance of aquatic vegetation is probably about as close to yellow perch habitat as you can get in southeast Nebraska. And a few yellow perch is about all it has ever had.A new reservoir like Wanahoo might support some yellow perch for a few years, but as it ages the habitat will change and the perch will fade. And how many perch do you suppose would be in there with all the pressure it has? Come to think of it, suppose we could have any more anglers there than what we have now?Daryl B. I'm wondering what the purpose was of putting Northern Pike into Wanahoo was; as they are a cold water species also; like the Yellow Perch? Predator fish such as Largemouth Bass, Walleye and catfish would be enough to keep the panfish population in check there along with angling pressure. And, speaking of angling pressure; isn't it a good thing for Nebraska Fish and Game to see so many anglers fishing on a lake; they buy licenses, they buy park permits and all of this means revenue for the state and the department. Some of which can be used in hatcheries and stocking programs to keep this fishery going strong; and aid in bringing others along as well. Almost sounds as if your answer was saying anglers are part of the problem rather than part of the solution? Not trying to pick a fight, just wondering what you are suggesting with this comment? It is a public access water, any resident/nonresident with a license is welcome to fish it; and can't limit the number of anglers each day with a quota system on lakes like this with a 1st come/1st serve sign in as the state would lose revenue with anglers being turned away and losing interest; which is the reverse of what anyone wants; as I believe it's important to bring new people, kids, etc. into the ranks to make we as sportsman a stronger voice. So what's the answer?
I'm wondering what the purpose was of putting Northern Pike into Wanahoo was; as they are a cold water species also; like the Yellow Perch? Predator fish such as Largemouth Bass, Walleye and catfish would be enough to keep the panfish population in check there along with angling pressure. And, speaking of angling pressure; isn't it a good thing for Nebraska Fish and Game to see so many anglers fishing on a lake; they buy licenses, they buy park permits and all of this means revenue for the state and the department. Some of which can be used in hatcheries and stocking programs to keep this fishery going strong; and aid in bringing others along as well. Almost sounds as if your answer was saying anglers are part of the problem rather than part of the solution? Not trying to pick a fight, just wondering what you are suggesting with this comment? It is a public access water, any resident/nonresident with a license is welcome to fish it; and can't limit the number of anglers each day with a quota system on lakes like this with a 1st come/1st serve sign in as the state would lose revenue with anglers being turned away and losing interest; which is the reverse of what anyone wants; as I believe it's important to bring new people, kids, etc. into the ranks to make we as sportsman a stronger voice. So what's the answer?
randall3; I believe that is covered in the Wanton waste law if I remember correctly; why would anyone want to cut their gills; just the price of fishing where there are pike present. For those who don't know I have some experience catching and releasing pike from growing up in the northeast. When you land them, never put your fingers in their eye sockets as I have seen some anglers do. Also, don't gill them and hold them straight up and down with their body weight pressuring the point where you have them gilled. Always hold them horizontal and support their body weight with one hand under their stomach area. They are a great fish in their own right and fun to catch I think. I've had them break me off more times than I can count and I'd never consider harming them intentionally before releasing them.
At randall3; have to agree with these anglers being childish and inhumane; no need for that no matter the lures you lose; cost of doing business where pike are present. Also, I agree there should be a poster posted as a reminder to anglers to release fish in an expedient manner and not just with pike; if you're going to let it go keep it boat side in a net or by lipping it (if not a pike or walleye) take your photo(s) when ready and release the fish unharmed.
This one would be for our resident biologist. I have lived on a small private reservoir 20 mi from Omaha for 18 yrs. When we moved here in 2000, we had a small population of large northerns up to 40". To my knowledge, they have been completely decimated by ignorance of bass anglers and knowledge of how to release them, and also your explanation of the lack of proper habitat. 2 yrs ago they decided to stock 12" tiger muskies, on a catch and release basis, to help eliminate our yellow bass problem. My question is, will we have any more success with them in a complete mud bottom lake, although up to 30' deep, than we did with Northerns?
Hi I was just wondering why the game & parks don't stock yellow perch in the middle lake at Bridgeport State Park? If the lake can be stocked with trout every year, don't you think perch would do well there also?It has clear water, good depth up to 30 feet deep in places and is a cold water lake !!That's every thing that Daryl said they need. It already has a good bluegill population in the lake and I just think it's a over looked lake for the fishermen in the panhandle.Just my own opinion and I believe our game & parks are doing the best they can.😳