1. John Redmond
    - Little Seneca lake

    I recently saw a video of a Snakehead guarding fry on Little Seneca Lake at Black Hill Regional Park in Boyds, Md. Please if you catch one kill it. Snakeheads ...more will destroy that reservoir. It's only 505 acres. Snakeheads spawn twice per year and they will overrun and eat all the baitfish.

    thank you and would you keep me informed if you hear of any Snakehead activity.
    Best,
    John

    1. J Howerton 0
      Saw someone catch one on little Seneca this morning. Decent size and fat belly may have been full of eggs. Cat is out of the bag.
    2. Jeremy Ricci 0
      John, I've actually been doing quite a bit of research on this snakehead situation. After reading quite about from biologists, there's simply no turning ...more back the clock with snakeheads, they are too prolific and once they reach a location, they are there to stay. In fact, the MD DNR has relaxed their stance on snakeheads in the area and now say you can either catch and kill immediately OR you can release them. This is a much different sentiment from them even just a few years ago.
      The most recent research out suggests that while snakeheads are definitely invasive species and do not belong in MD waters, they are not going to destroy the ecosystem. In fact, depending which research you read, snakeheads are actually a great food SOURCE for Bass, Walleye, Pike, etc.
      So ultimately it's up to the angler what they do with the fish, kill or release....

      There is only one real mandate/law when it comes to snakeheads. If you're going to dispatch the animal, you must do it immediately. It's illegal to transport live snakeheads at any time. Even if you're just going to bring it home and dispatch it there, you get caught, you could end up with a $500 fine (I am not positive on the amount, but there is a stiff fine for doing that).

      At any rate, I am out on Seneca regularly in my little 8' bass raider boat. I'll hit you up next time I go, always looking for new fishing friends.
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  2. John Redmond

    Her tail was very red and beat up from the spawn. She hit the worm on the drop! 5.03 lbs and 22".

    LMB with a Shaky Head Jig with Robo worm

  3. John Redmond

    22", 5.3 lbs on a Shakey Head at LSL (Little Seneca Lake). I caught about 10 males then this big gal weighted in! tks.

    1. Noah Shapiro 0
      Wow
    2. Melissa Norris 0
      nice catch 😀
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  4. John Redmond

    Caught 21" 6 lb on a Strike King Swim Jig with a Pearl swimbait trailer. Can't remember the date but about three weeks ago.

  5. John Redmond

    Little Seneca Lake, LMB 18" 3 lbs, 3 oz on LC crankbait.

  6. John Redmond

    LMB-Caught in a shallow cove next to a tree. Morning fog was just lifting so the timing was perfect. Also, caught a 16" Smallie the previous day on a Black ...more Jitterbug. I didn't know Smallie's were in LSL.

    3 lb. 1 oz. 18 in. LMB with a KVD Splash Popper

About

5/2015 I consider Little Seneca Lake (Black Hills Regional Park) my home fishery especially since i live on the lake. Just joined Bass-Aholics ...more for club fishing. If you ever want a fishing partner just ask. I'm always ready and even better if it's within an hours drive. While the fish photo is not very good quality, it was raining at the time, she's 6 lbs 4 oz & 22". 9/27/15 Update- I just qualified for the Maryland Bass Nation state team by finishing 1st in the non-boater division at DCL. Going to the regionals in May.

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  • Species LMB & Pike
  • Waterway Potomac River, C&O Canal, Little Seneca Lake, Lake Anna, Deep Creek Lake
  • Lure Spooks, Poppers, Crankbaits, Carolina Rig, and #1 Senkos!

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