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Thursday, January 08, 2026
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By Louie Stout
An innovative Indiana DNR project worked so well the first year that biologists plan to continue it.
The project focuses on excessive small bass numbers in three lakes within the Tri-Lakes of Whitley County in northeast Indiana.
Last season, the DNR plucked 955 bass averaging 10 inches and transported them to Huntington Reservoir, a body of water known for having too few bass.
Tri-Lakes system, which consists of Round, Big Cedar and Little Cedar (270 acres total), has long been known to have a stunted bass population and anglers asked the DNR to do something.
Fisheries research revealed some fish measuring 13 inches were as much as 10 years old! Those fish should have been heavy 3 and 4 pounders.
“When we did an electro-fishing survey there, we got 200 bass an hour,” says biologist Tyler DeLauder. “That’s way above normal.”
Officials hope that reducing the bass population will help rebalance the lake. They plan to continue to remove bass annually for five years, unless studies show better growth results of the bass fishery.
While bass are small, the lake also has been known as an excellent bluegill lake.
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By Louie Stout
If you’re a bass head who also likes to play cards, Rick Kedik has a special event for you.
As he’s done in previous years, Kedik will host a Bassmaster Classic Watch Party at Beef O’Brady’s March 23 during the final day of the Classic. In addition, he’ll have card games ongoing during the broadcast.
The restaurant is on State Road 23 in Granger, Ind.
The Bassmaster Live coverage and weigh-in will be streamed live on a big screen TV and playing during the card game.
Anglers are encouraged to bring any tackle they’d like to sell or swap. Restaurant food and beverages will be made available.
The Classic is being held on Lake Ray Roberts, Tex., with the weigh-in in Fort Worth. First day of competition is Friday, March 21.
Got questions? Call Kedik at 269 240 4917.
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BASS Report
Following a historic 2024 season that marked his 500th Bassmaster event and celebrated a remarkable 50-year career, legendary angler Rick Clunn will be honored with the inaugural Rick Clunn Bassmaster Person of the Year Award at the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour.
Established to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport of bass fishing — both on and off the water — the award celebrates those who exemplify integrity, character and a lasting impact on the fishing community.