Lake Sharpe 2012 Fishing Forecast
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Each year, biologists working on Lake Sharpe collect information on fish populations from many fisheries surveys conducted throughout the year. They also collect information on angler use and harvest of those populations through creel surveys. By looking at trends in fish populations and angler use and harvest, predictions can be made about fishing on Lake Sharpe for 2012.
Key Issues in 2012 for Lake Sharpe
- Catch of small walleye will be very common in 2012 due to previous years of good production of walleye. These small walleye are the future walleye fishery for Lake Sharpe.
- Good proportion of the walleye population exceeded the minimum length limit during fish survey in August, 2011.
- Smallmouth bass fishery provides an excellent fishery along side the walleye fishery.
- Trophy and catchable size rainbow trout fishing available in Oahe Marina and tailrace.
- Chinook salmon is a possible catch in Oahe Tailrace
- Channel catfish abundance is good and can provide hours of angling enjoyment.
- White bass are found in abundance and of quality size in Lake Sharpe.
- Excellent shore fishing can be found in the upper reaches of Lake Sharpe
- Boating access is available on Lake Sharpe in most areas of the reservoir.
Lake Sharpe Fish Species
