Pacemaker Fishing Forum

From four years ago, yes they are harder to catch, but this year we see less bowfishing effort on them and the population is getting better. Lots more this year than last year caught. I see the boats rigged for bowfishing on Craigslist now almost weekly. Last night we saw three spot light boats compared to 8 or 9 from last year. The DNR/Health Dept is cracking down on restaurants that buy the snakehead via back door and they have put pit tags in them to see if fish mongers are really getting them in the cleaning houses. Last nights trip had a DNR employee on board and he agreed that a simple 5 fish limit for recs would be good. In any case the bowfisherman have put them selves out of business by being greedy. I know of only one licensed bowfisherman. Just one.

The group as whole are not a bad lot, but many tend to ignore no wake zones and shoot everything. Gar, carp and in one case last year a beaver. They discard the gar and carp.

Last night the LGMouth did bite and most where over 3 lbs. They are making a come back as well.

I am very optimistic that Snakehead will have a creel limit soon.

Capt Mike