"Some of the best bass fishing reports this year came from the Perquimans, Yeopim and Little River," he said. The upper Chowan at Tunis and in the Meherrin River had poor catch rates in comparison. Bass populations from Holiday Island downstream are recovering well and catch rates were relatively high in Bennett's Creek, Catherine's Creek, Wiccacon River and Rockyhock Creek with good numbers of 4- to 5-pound bass. Sampling showed the lower Chowan is recovering following fish kills caused by Hurricane Irene in 2011. However, most angler effort in District 1 occurs in the tributaries to Albemarle Sound. Fishing is best along the lily pad beds and other vegetation on the south and east sides." Anglers can expect mostly 3- to 4-pounders within the protective slot limit of 16 to 20 inches, but numbers of fish above the 20-inch slot appear to be improving. "The largest fish was 22 inches and weighed 5.5 pounds.
"This year's survey resulted in a catch rate of 45 bass per hour of electrofishing effort, which is average for the lake," McCargo said. District 1 Fisheries Biologist Jeremy McCargo said Lake Phelps continues host the best bass fishing in District 1.
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