I haven't fished Poverty Point in 12 years till this March. I've caught as high as 15 on one trip this spring. The size of the fish are outstanding. I will be back next year good Lord willing. I have no idea why the numbers of fish caught are down. Bussey Brake would cycle ever 3 years. The wildlife and fisheries said it was over populated with carp and catfish.Maybe Poverty has some of these issues. Bussey Brake should be a quality lake when it opens back up.