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Hello
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 2:02 pm
by i360Insane
I am New here. Just wanted to know if you could eat the fish out of Lake Wilson.
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 5:41 pm
by skunked
Ooohhh, you are gonna get a lot of different opinions on that one! Just remember that Peacock Bass, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass are strictly catch and release. It is something like a $250 fine per fish if you are caught poaching. Check this link:
http://hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar/regulated_ar ... ml#wahiawa
I don't really like eating fish, so it is a non-issue for me. I think the catfish from the upper parts of the lake should be good.
Posted: Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:06 pm
by roadwarriorsvt
Skunked is spot-on. All bass and Tucs are catch & release. I've filleted many a catfish from the north fork and they are fine to eat. While the bluegills are good eating, ours are quite small and not worth the hassle of cleaning, IMO.
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 6:58 am
by i360Insane
Awesome thank you very much! I didnt know about the catch and release I didnt get to read the regs yet. But I had planned on today. Thank you for the replies.
Posted: Tue Jun 28, 2011 7:23 pm
by Stan Wright
Helped the state do some testing of the fish in Lake Wilson
a few years ago...
About the catfish... it's OK to eat the fillets.
DO NOT eat the head or the guts.
PCB, DDT, MOUSE
Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2011 10:18 pm
by Ahnkochee
Eat all the Red Devils you can.
