creel studies
I too have fished the lake for quiet a few years and it does seem to me that the availabilty of 3 pound and larger fish has declined. No facts to back this up but I believe that the really big fish have declined. I will also say that the fishery is as healthy as ever with the average size remaining constant even under the increased pressure. I think Tyler made an important point though that tournament organizations and anglers need to take the point and find ways to reduce the impact that this sport has on our fisheries seeing as we have the most to lose.I personally would support ideas to reduce the quantity of tournaments on New Hampshire waters because it seems to me that with so many more tournaments these days the participation at each event has declined. Maybe if all interested parties were to get together and come up with a plan we would all be better off. Sure would be nice to see anglers, property owners, fish and game, tournament organizations, Lake associations, etc join forces so that we all can enjoy the resource together.
Merry Christmas to you all
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