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make comparisons with respect to how Lake Owasso compares to other lakes. At a minimum, it is safe to conclude that angling pressure and recreational use of Lake Owasso have increased from 1974 to 1994 and that these numbers are not substantially different compared to other nearby lakes during similar time periods. There is concern that Lake Owasso will winterkill from time to time. Indeed, low winter oxygen conditions have been noted during the winters of 1978/79, 1988/89, 1991/92, 1992/92 and 1996/97. As a result of these frequent potential winterkill situations, an aerafion system has been made available for used in severe winters. Fish Stocking (Total # Stocked) -Lake Owasso Year Muskie Walleye N. Pike LM Bass Other 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975 1974 1973 1972 1971 pre-1970 246 4, 924 464 1,864 218 1,700 112 108 11,695 107 5,772 8,741 62 250 4,545 525 251,800 5,325 2, 940 528 1,250 1,855 36 9,881 6,200 1,074 7,225 640 520 X X X X~ * Other has included crappie, rock bass, bullheads, sunfish. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Management Plan for Lake Owasso (approved in 1998) outlines short- and long-term objectives and management activities to support the management of the lake's fishery. The operational plan is a listing of management activities that have occurs in the recent past as well as those expected to continue in the near future. The potential plan is more of a `wish list' for consideration should opportunities or resources become available. The plan has these elements: Long Range Objective: To provide a fish population with muskellunge in excess of 48 inches and walleye with a gillnet catch per unit effort (CPUE) of 5 that will support 60 angler-hours per acre annual fishing pressure.