The last week has brought some good news and some bad news.

Recent rains have filled Butler State Fishing Lake back to normal pool after a prolonged period of being 4 to 5 feet low. Lake access was becoming difficult, the end of the boat courtesy dock was on dry ground and lake acreage was suffering. This was very GOOD news for Butler SFL and those that like to fish there.

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Now for the BAD news. I took the electrofishing boat out on El Dorado Reservoir for a short spin yesterday. In just a couple minutes of shocking I saw MANY white perch up in shallow water. The majority of these fish are only 6 to 7 inches and of very little interest to anglers. With the crappie spawn occurring as soon as the weather straightens up the crappie will have endure egg predation and nest destruction that the white perch are known for. Please do all you can to prevent the spread of ANS species in our Kansas waters.

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