Sampling designs, gear development and computer software have been developed to enable data analyses and interpretations. Investigations into life-history patterns of important reservoir fishes, such as largemouth bass, crappie, and shad, have provided insight needed to understand and manage fish populations within different reservoirs. ... Computer models also have been developed to help understand fish population dynamics and to predict potential effects of harvest restrictions on recreational fishing....

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