go across the river and fish fields
The fish there are about the same. I wish i wasn’t the case. I have seen a couple there on the 12+ side and one 16, but have caught hundreds 8 - 10.
I do believe some serious culling would be in order. It WOULD cut down the # catch rate but increase size over time.
IMHO: Hermon and connecting waters are superior crappy habitat. Look at all the ponds and streams that connect. Plus pickerel and bass are not predator enough to keep up. That allows for great spawning and low predation rates. The only predator in there or Hermon, that can make a difference is humans.