The current state record is 48.4 pounds, but look for it to be broken again soon. Bullheads are somewhat smaller, square-tailed catfish found throughout Florida. Browns have dark whiskers under the chin, and yellow bullheads lack coloration in their whiskers. Most of that money will go to a major effort to restore Lake Tohopekaliga and other lakes in the Kissimmee chain. These plants help reduce erosion and water turbidity, and provide food for insects and other animals, which in turn feed sport fish.
Plants are essential nurseries for young fish, where they can escape predators and find food.
Changes also benefit waterfowl and animals. The drawdown will commence in November 2001, with a gradual reduction from 55.0 MSL to 48.5 MSL by March 2002. The South Florida Water Management District will then allow the lake to reflood, the speed of which will depend on local rainfall. By spring 2003, bream fishermen will begin seeing results. The winter of 2003-2004 will bring the first signs of what s to come for crappie fishermen.