Thread: Public Meeting Scheduled for April 5, 2018

Public Meeting for Western Kentucky Fisheries Set for April 5

Learn the latest about bass, crappie and Asian carp

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 23, 2018) — Get updates on crappie and bass in Kentucky and Barkley lakes then learn about the latest fisheries research in western Kentucky at a public meeting set for Thursday, April 5, at the Kentucky Dam Village Conference Center in Gilbertsville.

The meeting, presented by the fisheries staff of the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, is set for 7-9 p.m. (Central time).

Topics will include ongoing efforts in the battle against invasive Asian carp, including research of a fish barrier system and augmenting commercial harvest efforts; the latest on the rise of zebra mussels; and alligator gar restoration research. Department employees also will discuss crappie and bass assessments as well as fish attractor projects.

This annual meeting is part of the department’s ongoing outreach and public engagement efforts. All interested parties are welcome to attend.

I know some of you were unable (or unwilling) to attend but one of the messages that I really want to get out there is that we need your help to monitor for Asian carp reproduction. If you see any small (<8”) Asian carp in the lake please collect it and take photos or freeze the specimen. (Placing in alcohol is fine too).
There is a strong chance that they will spawn this year if our rains continue to be so frequent. The sooner we know about a successful spawn, the more data we can collect. That data is important for understanding the necessary conditions for spawning in our particular reservoirs.

I don’t want graph screenshots, (unless you can tell a school of shad from a school of similarly sized carp). But any other evidence (whole fish, gut contents, cast netting catches, etc) would be sincerely appreciated. Take photos or video and contact our office or send me a message on crappie.com.

Thanks
-Adam