11-16-2013, 02:53 PM
Have you seen the level of the water in Willard Bay? Do you really believe, with all of the reservoirs upstream of Willard low also, that there will be a successful spawn for walleye in Willard this spring? The majority of the historic spawning areas around the dyke are "high and dry".
The walleye in Willard have survived for decades with the Inlet being closed. These are self sustaining fish along with several other species in Willard. They cost us nothing to reproduce.
Why fix something that isn't broke! The walleye population is said to be on the decline in Willard. Do you believe that opening the channel and letting people even accidentally snag walleye is a good idea? And every fish taken legally or not will never spawn again.
I also think fishing after spawning fish that are confined in a small area is a terrible example for our young fisherman.
I sent a letter along with several other people that I have contacted and made them aware of this situation. I was surprised at how many people were not even aware that the inlet was opened last year.
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The walleye in Willard have survived for decades with the Inlet being closed. These are self sustaining fish along with several other species in Willard. They cost us nothing to reproduce.
Why fix something that isn't broke! The walleye population is said to be on the decline in Willard. Do you believe that opening the channel and letting people even accidentally snag walleye is a good idea? And every fish taken legally or not will never spawn again.
I also think fishing after spawning fish that are confined in a small area is a terrible example for our young fisherman.
I sent a letter along with several other people that I have contacted and made them aware of this situation. I was surprised at how many people were not even aware that the inlet was opened last year.
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