Emerald was allowed to go barren prior to the '87 plant to rebuild food base. Food is limited during winter. No real spawning sites. This lake is in wyoming!! Check with cody before sampling! Stocking suspended for now. (not sampling in the future).
Need to check plankton density as well as fish condition. ct'81 16, ave 10.0", 9.0-12.0". 7/17/91 1/3 Of Lake was still ice covered. ct'91 33, ave 9.7", 7.0-11.0". EB'91 2, ave 12.5", 11.5-13.6". 1995 plant canceled. Reproduction is occuring.
'99 fish were thin. Saw 30-40 others. Wyoming will hold off stocking.