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(Spicer MN-) It's been ten years since zebra mussels were discovered in Green Lake, and a local fishing expert says after they took a hit on the walleye population, Minnesota's
Point Lake experienced an extensive winterkill. Newly stocked bluegill and largemouth bass are reproducing, but it's not clear if crappies and walleye have taken hold.
Spicer fisheries staff is testing lakes to determine the extent of winter kill; there have been reports of extensive winter kill to Point Lake, and partial winter kill to Swenson, Elizabeth and Ella lakes.
Let's Go Fishing hosted excursions on Green Lake for Willmar fourth graders this past week as the Willmar chapter launched its 20th season. The local chapter is preparing for a busy season ahead.
There are plenty of walleye to be found in the waters of southern Minnesota. Advances in genetic "fingerprinting" are allowing fisheries managers to go local and stock the walleye strains best adapted for these waters.