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LARGEMOUTH BASS: The average
Largemouth Bass harvested at Patoka Lake is about 16 1/2 inches long. Plenty
of 3-5 pound fish are caught, along with quite a few "big ones".
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BLUEGILL: Despite local rumors,
Bluegill are abundant throughout the lake, with reproduction rates and
growth rates well over state average. The typical Bluegill caught here is 8
1/2 inches. Big ones here reach 12 inches. |
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CRAPPIE: Due to recent introduction
of shad as a bait fish at Patoka, both White and Black Crappies are
reproducing and growing like crazy. Average length is 10 inches, with some
monsters here reaching 17 inches. |
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SUNFISH: Longear and Redear Sunfish
are overpopulating Patoka Lake. They make for great panfishing here,
especially for children. The typical Sunfish caught here is 7 inches long.
Big ones here reach 11 inches. |
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WHITE BASS: Despite a big population,
few people fish for them here. The White Bass caught here range from 13 to
17 inches in length and put up a good fight for the few that go after them. |
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ROCKFISH (FRESHWATER STRIPED BASS):
Growing like mad since their initial introduction a few years ago. Fishermen
who target them regularly catch 18-20 inchers. |
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CATFISH: Monster Catfish here in the
lake are a local secret. Channel cats here generally run from 15 to 32
inches in length. Fishermen have only recently started fishing for cats, and
the lake should produce some record Catfish. |