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Lake Monticello - 2015 Survey Report

Prepared by Timothy J. Bister and Lynn D. Wright
Inland Fisheries Division – Marshall District

This is the authors' summary from a 23-page report. For a copy of the complete report, use the download link in the sidebar.

Fish populations in Lake Monticello were surveyed in 2015 using electrofishing and in 2016 using baited tandem hoop netting. Historical data are presented with the 2015-2016 data for comparison. This report summarizes the results of the surveys and contains a management plan for the reservoir based on those findings.

Reservoir Description

Lake Monticello is a 2,001-acre impoundment constructed in 1972 on Smith and Blundell Creeks in the Big Cypress River Basin. Primary uses are for power plant cooling and recreation. Structural habitat is mainly inundated timber. Native aquatic plant abundance has increased in recent years. Water hyacinth and hydrilla are present in the reservoir.

Management History

Important sport fish include Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass. Channel Catfish are managed with the statewide 12-inch minimum length limit. Largemouth Bass are managed with a 14- to 24-inch slot length limit and 5-fish daily bag, of which only one fish can be greater than 24 inches. The Largemouth Bass population is managed for its trophy potential due to the high percentage of pure Florida Largemouth Bass genetics and fast growth.

Fish Community

Management Strategies

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Performance Report as required by Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration Act Texas Federal Aid Project F-221-M-6 Inland Fisheries Division Monitoring and Management Program



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