An Evaluation of Fishery Management Techniques Utilizing Winter Drawdowns

Data is presented on 15 small impoundments ranging from two acres to 500 acres in size where different fishery management techniques l This work was undertaken with Federal Aid to Fish Restoration Funds under Dlngell. fohnson Project F-I1-R, Pond Management Evaluations. 347 were utilized in conjunction with winter drawdowns. All ponds were lowered for approximately 80 days between October 1 and January 15.