Erik Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 This was alluded to in the poll topic on spawning and something I've been wondering about the last couple years. It seems the high water would open up some new habitat and make some of the usual spawning habitat unusable due to higher flow. Would Smallies use the new habitat the higher water opened up, or do they always return to the same areas? Can we expect some not so great year-classes from the last 2-3 years on our local rivers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Trybul Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 I don't think the height of the water is as important as having stable water levels during the spawn. A flash flood can blow out the beds or silt them over. A big drop in water levels can leave beds high and dry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rich mc Posted May 12, 2009 Report Share Posted May 12, 2009 i believe that high water after they hatch can be worse as the fry move into the new flooded areas and get caught as the levels drop. rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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