Waverly Lake

Channel Catfish

Good

11 Channel Catfish were collected in 2024 fall electrofishing survey, ranging from 10.7 – 16.1”. Channel Catfish were stocked by the State Hatchery on 9/10/2024.

Flathead Catfish

Developing

7 Flathead Catfish ranging from 10.3 – 30.9” were sampled during the spring low-pulse electrofishing catfish survey. The heaviest fish weighed 18.3lbs. Flathead Catfish body condition is excellent. Flathead Catfish are given a Floy-Tag and PIT-Tag to track recapture, growth, and harvest. Anglers are asked to report tagged fish to the phone number listed on the tag. Information such as date of catch, species, length and weight of the fish, and whether the fish was harvested will be requested.

Largemouth Bass

Excellent

7 Flathead Catfish ranging from 10.3 – 30.9” were sampled during the spring low-pulse electrofishing catfish survey. The heaviest fish weighed 18.3lbs. Flathead Catfish body condition is excellent. Flathead Catfish are given a Floy-Tag and PIT-Tag to track recapture, growth, and harvest. Anglers are asked to report tagged fish to the phone number listed on the tag. Information such as date of catch, species, length and weight of the fish, and whether the fish was harvested will be requested.

Crappie spp.

Poor

23 White Crappie were collected in 2024, measuring 4.8 – 12.8”. 24 Black Crappie were collected in 2024, ranging from 5.6 – 8.0”. Of the catchable sized fish, 8.3% of the Black Crappie and 4.5% of the White Crappie measured 8” or greater.

Bluegill

Poor

This population is poor. The relative weights are excellent, but no fish were collected over 7”. The largest Bluegill sampled in 2024 measured 6.7”. In lakes where Gizzard Shad are present Bluegill tend to exhibit slow growth due to competition for food resources.