Hang on to your bug poles, boys and girls! The state is drafting a new "Management" plan.....
https://myfwc.com/media/18824/fwblackcrappieplan.pdf :dono
Hopefully, some one will make WISE choices...
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Hang on to your bug poles, boys and girls! The state is drafting a new "Management" plan.....
https://myfwc.com/media/18824/fwblackcrappieplan.pdf :dono
Hopefully, some one will make WISE choices...
UGH....hope they don't manage the fun out of it..............
The Draft is 50 pages long. It has some good information in it. It also has some buzz word quote's, that need scrutiny. Like "Harvest management"
"fairer distribution" "gear restrictions"
Keep in mind, these are discussions of examples, in play, in other areas and states. This is a "Draft". The FWC is having six meetings, at locations around the state, to discuss options. Find them here;
FWC invites the public to attend draft black crappie management plan public meetings
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Might go to this meeting by FWC
FWC - here we go...Black Crappie regulation changes are coming.
Might go to this meeting by FWC
FWC - here we go...Black Crappie regulation changes are coming.
make a sticky:twocents
Well, if it goes along the same lines as the Black Bear management plan or their current forestry plan it will be a complete and udder cluster muck. Hopefully they listen to and comprehend biologists not politicians and guide services. But with tourism influence it likely will not matter what a biologist says. Sorry but after the whole black bear circus and whats happening to Rock Springs, Seminole Forrest and Lower Wekiva basin forestry practice I have little faith in them. And lets pray NOAA has no influence after the bs with Red Snapper.
I would think they should be hot on fixing mosquito lagoon and all that mess before they muck this all up for everyone.
Yes indeed. Along with Indian River lagoon, St Lucie River, Everglades, Caloosahatchie River and Okeechobee. Heck just draw a line from St Pete to Titusville and south pretty much.
My dad was saying they tried this before years ago on Monroe I think he said it was 12” only limit I wasn’t here for it I was overseas but he said it failed miserably hopefully they scrap this and fix the real problem areas.
That was in 96 thru 98... The objective was to create trophy size fish.... Didn't have much faith in it, but the results were great...16"/17" fish were common for many years after that. Monroe had been depleted of anything but dinks prior to that effort...Quote:
Originally Posted by Snookandspecks
I'll be attending the meeting at Teneroc in Lakeland.
I plan on attending the Tallahassee event. Managing resources is crucial but they are lacking in personnel to enforce laws they have now. The 10 inch limit has proven to work nationwide and in state on Talquin. Our lakes are more crowded than ever so looking at a new management plan is a good idea.
As for the 12 inch length on Monroe, it was more effective than what is in place now. It produced many 14 inch plus fish. I would have liked to seen what a 10 inch would have done before going to nothing. 10 inches seems to be a good balance of numbers to quality fish.
A huge issue for all species statewide is fluctuations in water and aquatic vegetation. Many of the Fla lakes hit extremely low conditions due to drought and sink holes. Fish populations struggle during these times. Also vegetation takes off and hinders navigation. The vegetation starves out fish able acres too. I hope they are considering measures to improve water quality and availability too. Such as an offensive spraying of aquatic vegetation. During these low water times they could get a handle on it.
Just my two cents on a few things. I want these fisheries to be enjoyed by all for a long time.
What is the regulations on,Talquin I'm planning on making a trip to Talguin in March and need to know size and creek limitsQuote:
Originally Posted by crappielimits
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IMHO, one of the big challenges is enforcement, especially with the nighttime fishers. Still many people disregard the 25-fish limit. I know of 3 Central Florida lakes that used to fish well until the brigade of night fishermen showed up in force, often fishing the same lake several nights a week. I've heard some of them tell me about the unreal numbers of fish they catch and I'd bet many of them don't stop at 25 fish per person.
I befriended a guy from Michigan several years ago who told me his goal was to take home 2500 fish each winter. Said the most he got was 2200. He fished solo and told me he didn't care about limits. I know he only kept >12" fish (more or less). His health declined about 10 years ago and he quit coming to Florida.
I also hear there is a black market for specks and that they bring a good price. I have no way of finding out any specific information (just heard rumors) to be able to give to FWC.
Talquin uses a 10 inch length and 25 per person creel. When they around, usually Starting in March FWC is very strict on the 10 inch length.Quote:
Originally Posted by slabby
Thanks I live in Alabama and certainly wouldn't want to get wrote up for undersize fish or too many in the livewellQuote:
Originally Posted by crappielimits
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Fish7777,
There has always been a market for selling or trading specs. Just the way it is. It's aggravating for sure, but I don't think the pole fishermen that barter their catch around town, account for much decline. Does make me grumble, however.
Now the cast net folks, targeting the tilopia and amored catfish, can make a dent in speck numbers, should they be less than honest .
IMHO
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Come on down Slabby!Quote:
Originally Posted by slabby
Enjoy your stay, and watch the afternoon storms. Not as bad as summertime, but they can catch you off guard,
more of a wind threat, than lightening and such, this time of year.
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[QUOTE=Yonder;3763330]Come on down Slabby!
Enjoy your stay, and watch the afternoon storms. Not as bad as summertime, but they can catch you off guard,
more of a wind threat, than lightening and such, this time of year.
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Thanks I try to make at least one trip a year to Talquin around March,I started coming down to shiner fish for bass until I heard about the crappie and now mostly just fish for them now
One of the problems and likely the largest.Quote:
Originally Posted by fish7777
I tried the survey, but it seem non active anymore. ( https://goo.glEtxZ94 )
Has anyone else tried it with success?
They sell specks and brim to the people I work with.
As far as “rabbits of the fish world “ with enough predators even rabbits have a hard time.
Chucker, I think the Survey is also an example, part of the proposed Draft. I don't think it is an active link.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chucker
You may want to register with FWC for updates. You can sign up on their web site. Then you will be put on a Email list to receive surveys, red tide status, invasive plant control and the like.
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Regarding the upcoming meetings...I noticed there are none scheduled for north east or north central Florida. I would have thought with the prevalence of Orange, Lochloosa, Santa Fe, Rodman, and Newnans there would have been at least one meeting in Alachua county.
The one in Citra is pretty close to all those...that's the one I'll be going to
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Orion_70, you're right. I forgot where Citra was located. I was thinking it was farther west and south. Thanks. I may try to make that.