Ok, I talked to Brett today. He said that after running the models with the samples taken last year, he's decided to hold off on lowering the daily limit. The shad that were put in last week were golden shiners. He's thinking that if he boost the growth rate among the younger crappie, that the lake can come back in a shorter time. He's looking at possibly having a tagging program this fall / next spring. I asked about any signs of stunting being noted in last years samples. He said that is not an issue. The small fish are simply young and will continue to grow. I also asked about lake fertility because of the way the lake is built and the diminishing timber. He reminded me that they are pumping the lake up out of the ditch and by doing so, are adding nutrients. All in all, it sounds like the lake is near the bottom of a cycle and will be back toward the top in a couple of years, in regards to the crappie fishing.