Signs of small-bass overpopulation: most caught bass are 8-12 inches, very few above 14 inches, plump bluegill (because bluegill aren't being eaten), and slow growth across the bass population. The fix is selective harvest — remove 8-12 inch bass aggressively for 2-3 years to thin the population and let surviving bass grow.
Stocking schedule pages cover related management info.
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