Golden Oaks Pond - FVPD

Common Carp

Good

Five Common Carp were measured from a sub-sample. They ranged in size from 17.1 to 20.8 inches, averaging 19.0 inches. The heaviest one weighed 3.8 pounds. Common Carp abundance does not appear to be extreme at this time but unlimited harvest is encouraged for this detrimental species.

Largemouth Bass

Very Good

In our 2014 survey, 22 Largemouth Bass were found in healthy abundance. Average bass length in this lake was a little longer than some of the surrounding FVPD lakes at 13.0 inches. The catch ranged in size from 6.8 inches to a nice 18.6 inch fish that weighed in at a healthy 3.4 pounds. Sixty-eight percent of the sample was longer than 12 inches and 27% of the catch was over the legal limit (15 inches). Multiple sizes (year classes) indicate successful reproduction in this pond. All of the bass numbers from the 2014 survey look better than when the lake was last surveyed in 2009.

Bluegill

Excellent

Bluegill were vary abundant and ranged in size from 2.1 to 5.6 inches, with an average size of 4.5 inches. The results of the survey suggest harvest of larger Bluegill may be affecting the size structure. A healthy bass and catfish population should help keep this Bluegill population from getting out of control.

Channel Catfish

Improving

No Channel Catfish were captured in this survey. Fishing for Channel Catfish should be better in the future as 700 four and a half inch Channel Catfish were stocked in 2012 and 2014.