Thanks for the reply Danny. No, I wouldn't think that ALL of the fish released at the ramp/marina would stay there, but it seems logical that a lot would. Considering the shade, structure, food eliments...hanging around the dock would be an ideal habitat for these larger fish.

With these "No Fishing" zones becoming more and more popular, it might be a wise idea for event coordinators to release these fish back into the main lake.

I've never fished a tourney, so I don't know the S.O.P. It just seems like something that should be considered.

Thanks again.