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. The higher winter pool appears to have helped largemouth bass too. Electrofishing catch rate for 1997 and previous years was less than 30 per hour.