Hey everyone. I get antsy in the winter when I'm not really fishing: doing research, watching videos, buying gear, etc. Long story short, I bought a cast net thinking that it would be nice to be able to catch my own bait sometimes.
Does anyone know if there are significant amounts of shad in Lake Monroe? If so, any general tips on where or how to find them? I have a boat, and I've done plenty of research online, but I'm wondering if anyone has specific experience that might be helpful.
I know the tailwater at the bottom of the dam would be great (as evidenced by the year-round gulls there) but as of 2022, it's illegal in Indiana (
https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/22INFW.pdf) to use a cast net within 500yds of a dam.