08-01-2012, 05:50 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Tilapia have been in the lakes there since the mid 2000's. Bucket biology. Some say the divers who frequent the warm waters put them in there. Others claim it was the predominant workforce from Wendover.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]No matter how they got in there they have affected the bass and bluegill. They spawn several times a year and are aggressive nest raiders themselves for the other species. They also compete with the bass and bluegill for the limited food supply. The only upside is that their young in turn are good food for the bigger bass.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]DWR has put a mandatory keep and kill regulation in place for the tilapia in Blue Lake.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is preferred to fish that area in colder months to avoid the bugs. Since the water stays warm all year it does not hurt the fishing...and it is a great place to go fishing without having to drill holes in the winter. Just be sure to stay close to your vehicle. Lots of vandalism and theft on unguarded cars and gear.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]No matter how they got in there they have affected the bass and bluegill. They spawn several times a year and are aggressive nest raiders themselves for the other species. They also compete with the bass and bluegill for the limited food supply. The only upside is that their young in turn are good food for the bigger bass.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]DWR has put a mandatory keep and kill regulation in place for the tilapia in Blue Lake.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]It is preferred to fish that area in colder months to avoid the bugs. Since the water stays warm all year it does not hurt the fishing...and it is a great place to go fishing without having to drill holes in the winter. Just be sure to stay close to your vehicle. Lots of vandalism and theft on unguarded cars and gear.[/#0000ff]
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