Conservation (and fishing)

Conservation Committee
Committee Chair: Dave Weikers

LSCA's Conservation Committee is focused on reestablishing Lake Spivey as a premier fishing lake. Dave Weikers hired American Sport Fish to perform a fish count to verify the fish population. The results were that the fish population was out of balance... not enough feeder fish and an overpopulation of bass. Acting on that information LSCA is in the process of adding Threadfin Shad. They also emphasized that any Bass caught that are under 14" be removed from the lake. LSCA's will reevaluate the fish population again next spring to ensure the actions taken are revitalizing the Bass population. 

In Addition, David Smith, Greg Campbell and Tom Chastain volunteered their time to build (20) permanent fish habitats and (9) Honeyhole trees in 2014. They have been place in various spots around the lake. Their GPS position and a map were recorded and are available to members at the following link: Map of Fish Habitats  

Avid fisherman Greg Campbell during a recent outing

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2015 Bait Fish Proposal

Dear Mr. Weikers,

Thanks again for the opportunity to work with you and the homeowners at Lake Spivey.  The following is our quote for the fish that we recommended during our last electrofishing assessment.  We can provide the following fish quantities at these prices:

Threadfin Shad  5 loads (approx 215 lbs) $7500.
Bluegill 1-2" 34,000 fish $8500.
Delivery fees $0

These are the delivered prices.  We can begin delivering soon after we receive confirmation from you.  Please give us the opportunity to match any lower bid that you receive.  Thanks and we look forward to hearing from you.

Robby Mays 
American Sport Fish Hatchery

2014 Fish Population Report  

Previous Report
2013 Fish Population Report

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Honey-hole model habitat

Shrub model habitat

Tree model habitat