Thread: New KDFW Rules?

Anybody heard of this crap coming from KDFW on wanting to do a "slot" limit on Ky waters? Something about keeping only so many fish over a certain size and so many under? A guy come in work Monday talking about a meeting someone went to over this. Said everyone was really pissed? They do this on Rend Lake in Ill and it is a real hassle.

Haven't heard anything about it, but if it will improve the quality of the crappie I am all for it.
Guys around here still moaning about the 9 inch size limit and it is the best thing they ever did to help these lakes

Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources - Hundreds Turn Out For First Kentucky Fish And Wildlife Town Hall Meeting Could have been at this meeting .... it does mention that fishing on Ky Lake was discussed.

Let's not let this thread get into another "war" between the pro's & con's of this matter. You got every right to express your opinion ... but NO right to disrespect someone elses (house rules). If you've got a dog in this fight ... attend one of the meetings and turn it loose. Here's a listing of the meetings : KY: Kentucky Dept Fish and Wildlife -

... cp

I think it's a bunch of bunk, myself.

They need to start enforcing the size limits already in place instead of making a bunch more regulations that many won't adhere to anyway. I still have all of the short fish that I saw cleaned in the trash cans last year stuck in my craw.

Looked at the meeting dates and the ones closest to ky lake are over. Everybody would have to drive to eastern ky to discuss ky lake.

does not make since for this lake. that is a management tool is for lakes that has too many small fish just what they say ky lake does not have right now. rarely works anywhere for any species but it is cheap and sure does stir up the fisherman.
would not be a bad plan to get rid of all these bass though, way to many of them. they did recently say more people should be keeping largemouth to keep population healthy.

I'm not trying to start anything. Just wanted to know if anyone knew anything about it. I'm all for conservation but like quakerstakr said, they don't enforce what they got now. From what I understand, they are wanting to put this in place because of the so called dwindling white crappie population. I'm not seeing the same results they are. I agree that about four years ago it seemed like the whites had dissappeared but I changed my tatics and fishing locations and found them again. For instance, the past month my catch has been 99% whites. Talk to some people that fish lakes with the "slot" limits on them and they will tell you it's no fun! I would have loved to attended the meeting but didn't know about it until it was over.

Another thing-as crappie fisherman, I think everyone of us have a dog in this fight. That's why we all are members here on this website. This forum is the best place to air this stuff out (of course in a civilized manner). With this forum, we can bring attention to this kind of information and let others know what is going on. Now someone who lives close to where the other meetings are going to be held will have somewhat of a heads up. Plus, I love hearing others opinions. Sometimes, in my opinions I have overlooked something and after that is brought to my attention I change my view.

I can't see complicating regulations more,I too would like to know more about what is being proposed. As to helping white crappie, I thought Paul Rister just posted back a few weeks ago that fall sampling showed 50/50 whites and blacks on some bays. I mainly catch whites unless we fish on the north end of the lake. Also don't really believe there is any shortage of small crappie, I've turned loose hundreds of crappie from tiny to 9.75" fish this fall. Hope somebody posts more info.

Originally Posted by pab1981

I can't see complicating regulations more,I too would like to know more about what is being proposed. As to helping white crappie, I thought Paul Rister just posted back a few weeks ago that fall sampling showed 50/50 whites and blacks on some bays. I mainly catch whites unless we fish on the north end of the lake. Also don't really believe there is any shortage of small crappie, I've turned loose hundreds of crappie from tiny to 9.75" fish this fall. Hope somebody posts more info.

This isn't about Kentucky Lake. I made the same mistake and ended up deleting my post.:o

Catfan,
Sounds like I got my plow out of the ground for the wrong reason. I really would like for someone who went to shed a little more light on the subject.