When is black canyon reservoir going to be restocked. Most of the fish in the reservoir were killed or sent down stream when the reservoir was completely drained in the winter of 2012, and what species are to be restocked.
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Answer:
Unfortunately, we will not re-stock Black Canyon Reservoir for at least a couple of more years. It is very likely that the reservoir will be drawdown substantially during at least two more of the coming winters. This is part of a project, led by the Bureau of Reclamation, that will add a thrid hydro-electric turbine to Black Canyon Dam. The third turbine will increase hydro-electirc gnerating capacity. After all construction has been completed, IDFG, utilizing assistance from the Bureau of the Reclamation, will re-stock the reservoir with several species of fish. At a minimum, smallmouth bass and crappie will be transferred to the reservoir .
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Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 2:45 PM MDT