guys the fish that they took out of that lake will be taken to the hatchery and their eggs will be harvested and the fish will be returned. If i was guessing kyfw will use the brood to stock fish in lakes around ky. Thus lakes like laurel which already was stocked with dale hollow strain smallmouth a long time ago will have more released into it. I would also say that raising fry at the fish hatchery until they are fingerlings adn then releasing them back into the lake gives them a lot better chance against predation and stuff like that. If you have any questions about their plans call them and ask. I would also bet that some of the fingerlings will be returned to dale as well. So guys if they took 20 18-21 inch smallies out of there they are in good hands and will be utilized properly. Also this just means that there are 50 less fish someone can take out of the lake illegally that are getting to reproduce in a controlled environment.