Brutal Winter May Impact Some Fish, Wildlife

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Published: 17 February 2014

By Louie Stout

If you think winter has been rough on you, imagine how nature has been dealing with it these days.

That begs the question; will this long, unseasonably cold, snowy winter affect our fishing and hunting this season?

Maybe, say area biologists.

It would be logical for anglers to think that the ice-packed, snow covered lakes could impact fishing successes or lake conditions this spring.

Not likely, said Indiana fish biologist Neil Ledet.

“We do expect some of the small, shallow weedy lakes and farm ponds to suffer some fish kills as they do every year after a hard winter,” he said. “But it will probably be the weaker fish that die and the healthy ones will be fine.”

Ledet said aquatic vegetation dies back and depletes oxygen levels, especially when the lakes are snow covered for a prolonged period and prevents sunlight from reigniting the plants. The occurrence has less of an impact on deeper lakes with more oxygen.

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Area Restaurant Hosts “Bassmaster Classic Night”

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Published: 17 February 2014

Beef 'O'Brady in Granger will host its 6th Annual Bassmaster Classic party night Feb. 23.
The restaurant will stream live coverage of the final round of the Bassmaster classic on its 50-inch flat screen television beginning at 5:30 p.m.

Anglers are encouraged to bring their fishing tackle for trade or sale and tournament groups should have 2014 fliers to pass out.

The restaurant will have specials and offer free serving of chips and salsa for anglers. Door prizes will be given away.

For more information, call (574) 271-1415.