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Got me wondering about the number of carp caught in all available years:
2018- 270
2017-181
2016-225
2014- 698
2012- 1110
2011-2049
 
What does it all mean? Probably nothing. :)

 
I would hesitate to compare year to year very closely unless I knew that the nets were placed in the same locations and in same conditions (water temp, clarity, time of year).  Many of the species are highly 'migratory'  with even slight changes in conditions, so 'here today, gone tomorrow' could impact numbers pretty significantly if only small samplings are being taken. 

Noticed some Carp still dying the past couple weeks. Just finished cleaning a batch ov Eyes/Perch & Crappie from yesterday's catch.
 
crappy

We had one dead carp on shore next to our dock over the weekend crappiefisher. It wasn't in bad shape like the hundreds we saw last year, though. Just dead. No sunken eye sockets, no fungus on its skin/scales. Thanks for the input Fisherlady!

I was shocked to see they released results this fast. Notice walleye was what they caught the most of and then baitfish were next three there’s still an over abundance of bait fish. so far this year the fishing has been so much better than last year. I can’t wait until Friday to get out on the lake again preying no rain.

Anyone ever find out what they bait the nets with? The fish can't just wonder in there I wouldn't think???

Nice batch of fish there Tom!

Been busy the past 2 days, but hoping to go chase Walter around the lake the next few. Hope I can still find 'em. I've got the itch real bad after last week. Tight lines!

Trap nets are not baited, nor do they need to be to work. The crib or box where the fish end up has three nets. one extends from the center of the crib directly to the shore. then other nets extend to either side, angled toward shore, but do not go all the way (sort of an arrow head shape). As fish swim along the shore, they are directed to the crib where they collect. It is said that very few carp get collected in trap nets as they are too smart (I guess the others just aren't as smart).  

That makes sense !

I just read that again nets pulled April 12th? 2 weeks ago I seen nets out possibly muskie nets?? I counted 5 nets to be exact where I cruised past

White Perch YUCK! There's another fish that can ruin a good fishery.
 
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