Pretty much agree with you kj. The big problem early in the spring are having several days of good warm weather then "bam" get hit with a cold front like this past weekend.

I didn't mean to sound like I was putting down the net pens. The trout fishing from April through October has been great overall for 5 years now. Last year there was a bit of a drop but the fish sure get good size quick.

Interesting in 2001 the perch fishing was very good by Winchester and Frenchman Wasteways. I caught a lot of perch and saw others catch 'em that could rival the "old days". There was a drop last year in perch but Walleyes seamed to be fat and happy. Hmmm.

Large walleye have been the rule the last 2 years. Last year my mom and I took my dads ashes to the secret location on O'Sullivan. After a toast and a few words I put on my dads favorite double whammy and started trolling. 10 minutes later I get the walleye tap and a nice 6 pounder found it my boat. Was a sign from above as it was Father's Day and the weather was perfect.

I think others are correct the different species populations fluctuate. Big walleyes can eat a lot of perch and of course the fisherman do also. I think the 25 limit on perch at Potholes should help.

Can't wait for a little more stable weather to try again

Glad to hear the talk about Potholes, has been my favorite fishing area since I can remember