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Mother Nature vs. Louisiana DWF
USSFN: 11/26/02 - Mother Nature and Louisiana anglers won a round against the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries this past week. As of November 21, Iatt Lake reopened to anglers for fishing.
According to the LDWF website, "The department had initiated a drawdown of the lake in an effort to control submerged aquatic vegetation. However, heavy rainfall during October and November have caused water levels in the lake to reach flood stage. The flooding of the lake will prevent the lake bottom from being exposed for a sufficient period of time to obtain the desired results. Therefore, the gates on Iatt Lake have been closed in order to allow the water level to remain at pool stage and for fishing activities to resume. The aquatic plant problems are expected to persist, but the department is discussing another drawdown attempt in 2003."
All kidding aside, LDWF does need to complete this project for the benefit of everyone. The eventual drawdown will enhance sportfishing in the long run. -Jim

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		Article Archives/Mother Nature vs. Louisiana DWF
		Mother Nature vs. Louisiana DWF USSFN: 11/26/02 - Mother Nature and Louisiana anglers won a round against the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries this past week. As of November 21, Iatt Lake reopened to anglers for fishing. According to the LDWF website, "The department had initiated a drawdown of the lake in an effort to control submerged aquatic vegetation. However, heavy rainfall during October and November have caused water levels in the lake to reach flood stage. The flooding of the lake will prevent the lake bottom from being exposed for a sufficient period of time to obtain the desired results. Therefore, the gates on Iatt Lake have been closed in order to allow the water level to remain at pool stage and for fishing activities to resume. The aquatic plant problems are expected to persist, but the department is discussing another drawdown attempt in 2003." All kidding aside, LDWF does need to complete this project for the benefit of everyone. The eventual drawdown will enhance sportfishing in the long run. -Jim