I heard some rules that seasoned fishermen use to decide whether fish under the dam.

A common one is that fishing will be good after dam reduce discharge rate. Take Lake S dam in Texas as an example, a few weeks ago, the discharge rate was reduced from 960 cfs to 660 cfs, the crappie fishing was very hot for a few days, quite a few people was able to limit out.

My question is why the fishing is good when discharge rate was reduced. On the contrary, I heard that fishing would be tough when discharge rate was increased. I am also wondering why.

Greatly appreciate if someone can explain typical pattern under the dam using discharge rate as the main factor.

Thanks.


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