West Frankfort New City Lake

Largemouth Bass

Very Good

Largemouth Bass were found in West Frankfort New City Lake in slightly lower numbers in spring 2021 (46 were collected per hour of electrofishing), but body condition of these fish was excellent. Eighty three percent were larger than 12 inches, 65 percent were over 15 inches, and 48 percent exceeded 18 inches in length. Population indices met or exceeded the management plan goal for Largemouth Bass in West Frankfort New City Lake. Site Regulation: 15 inch length limit, 3 fish daily limit.

Channel Catfish

Very Good

Numbers of Channel Catfish sampled slightly increased in 2021 (56 per hour), and sizes ranged from 12 to 22 inches with very good body condition. The Channel Catfish population of West Frankfort New City Lake is maintained by supplemental stockings accomplished every other year. Site Regulation: 6 fish daily limit.

Yellow Bass

Good

Yellow Bass were collected in West Frankfort New City Lake in spring 2021, and these fish compete for food with sunfish and other small predators. In order to reduce the Yellow Bass population, anglers are encouraged to remove any that are caught.

White Crappie

Good

Good numbers of White Crappie (104 per hour) were included in the 2021 West Frankfort New City Lake sample. Average body condition was substandard, an indication of an overcrowded condition relative to the available food supply.

Bluegill

Excellent

Bluegill abundance in West Frankfort New City Lake in 2021 was high, as evidenced by a catch rate of 462 per hour of electrofishing. Quality of these fish was good with 36% larger than 6 inches. Bluegill body condition remained good.