Norfork fishing

[snook]

After fishing Norfork for 14 years, the last 7 years have seen this fishery continue to decline to the point that it is hardly worth the trouble to try. This isn't just for one species either. I no longer see many of the Locals at any of the known spots anymore and talking with them (in town) they indiacate that they have given up on the lake.

I know that AG&FC has increased the stocking of Stripers to 200k a year and these are beginning to show up on the lake. They also raised the length to 20 inches which is GREAT. I know that there were 2 shad winter kills that seriously affected this lake.

Is anyone aware of any other efforts to replenish the fishery?

[walleyehunter]

Snook, Some of my fishing buddies have been talking about the same subject. Were mosly walleye fisherman and the lake is just not producing. The stripers seem to be down also. I'm not sure what the stocking porgram is for walleye but sure would be nice to bring it back like Bull Shoals. I know the lake is known for the great stripper fishing but that seems to be on the down size slso with the size being down. Were all goood fisherman so I know it can't be all of us...lol....