Some changes appear to have occurred in the fish population of Mississinewa Reservoir after two years of higher winter pool elevation and yet many things remain the same. Gizzard shad remains the most abundant species and the major forage. This has not changed in 30 years. Channel catfish remain the most abundant game fish. Gill-net catch rate returned to over 35 per lift in 1999 after declining to 27 per lift in 1998.
All sizes are present.
Mississinewa remains one of the best catfish spots in Indiana. Bluegills seem to have benefitted from the higher winter pool. The catch doubled from that of 1998 which was higher than any previous survey. Growth was excellent. Anglers have reported good bluegill fishing in some of the bays.