I don't know the type of lakes that produce more or bigger fish. I am new to fishing, and enjoy it because it is a nice way to spend time outdoors with my fiance and friends. When we are able to catch some, we keep what we can eat, and most would probably fall into a 10" size limit. I do believe in the fact that you shouldn't keep more than you need. I just wonder if the sentiment that there needs to be a size limit restriction comes from mostly a tournament fishing mindset? How would it impact someone like me who has a hard enough time catching what fish I catch now? I know many of your have fished for many years, and I am curious to your opinions?