Went there yesterday evening got there around 6:15 threw white swimming minnows caught 4 hybrids, 1 white and snagged a smaller paddlefish that I got up to the surface before he got off (hook came out) and a nice carp. Weather was perfect
I usually always go back to the my favorite of Duck Teriyaki. Marinate with Teriyaki or whatever asian sauce you like cook medium rare then remove and cook up a bunch of veggies - onions, broccoli, peppers, carrots and whatever else you like.
If you have a reservation you will hunt out of one of their blinds I think at 4 rivers they are all walk in blinds. No idea on what pool is doing better. You can always call them and they will usually send you in the right direction
They don't have a stream exhibit with minnows and darters, but some good freshwater tanks with gamefish and suckers. The most impressive tank to me is the Piranha and Neon and Cardinal Tetra tank with the live plants. I could stare at it for hours
Yeah not sure how trained the aquarium staff is and I'm sure they were told to stock the tanks when it first opened ready or not. I think they lost their huge freshwater ray in the walkthrough tunnel along with I know a few giant crabs.