Quote Originally Posted by DPLee View Post
On 6 April 1973, the California Fish and Game Commission authorized the introduction of Alabama spotted bass as part of an "experimental" management program to improve fishing in California reservoirs. The decision was based primarily on the rapid growth and longevity attained by this subspecies in certain oligotrophic impoundments in Alabama (Brown et al. 1977). Aasen and Henry (1981) added that the choice was also dictated by the desire to secure a species of black bass that could spawn successfully in California reservoirs during periods of fluctuating water levels, and could maintain a sizeable population where organic habitat had deteriorated, leaving a predominantly barren or rocky substratum.” From William A. Dill and Almo J. Cordone. 1997. History and Status of Introduced Fishes in California, 1871 – 1996. Department of Fish and Game Fish Bulletin 178. Sacramento, CA. 414 pages.
Yep. Every spring when they pull the plug on the reservoirs it definitely leaves a lot of largemouth beds high and dry. Not as big of an issue with the spots. I've seen beds in 25 ft of water. I'm glad they're here.