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JEWELL STATE FISHING LAKE SET
TO RE-OPEN OCTOBER 4
Channel catfish, bass, and bluegill
stocked; catch-and-release the first year
September 25, 2008 - On Saturday, Oct. 4,
the west gate at Jewell State Fishing Lake will be opened to
the public. Rains in spring, summer, and fall have raised the
water level nearly 14 feet, and with this adequate water level,
the fishery is being renovated. Although it will take a couple
of years to recover, catchable fish will be available this fall.
Stockings this fall include 2,000 channel catfish 8-12 inches
long, 125 largemouth bass 6-8 inches long, and 1,500 adult bluegill
5-6 inches long. In addition, crappie and saugeye will be stocked
in 2009 or 2010.
Special fishing regulations are in place to protect
this fishery, so most of the fishing will be catch-and-release
for the next year. Largemouth bass have a 21-inch minimum length
limit; channel catfish have a 15-inch minimum length limit, and
both species have a daily creel limit of five fish. There are
no length or creel limits for bluegill or green sunfish.
By opening the west gate, visitors will have access
to the boat ramp, courtesy dock, three designated campsites,
and plentiful shoreline. The southeast gate will remain closed
until March 1, 2009, and opened only if the water level rises
to allow fishing in those areas. Walk-in access for fishing and
hunting is still allowed on the property beyond the gates.
For more information, phone Mike Nyhoff at the
Glen Elder Area Office, 785-545-3345.
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