Cold front will push crappie offshore. This is a great Kayak or small craft lake. If you find a tagged blue catfish on the end of your line this summer, please take the time to call it in. Using a variety of jigs or minnows can catch fish this time of year. We have created a fishing newsletter that can be sent out to all that want it. Casting crankbaits, brightly colored jigs or dragging a worm. Jigs or minnows near deeper brush or drop-offs. The corners of the dam and along the East bank are the best places for smallmouth. Targeting inflow is a popular method as the catfish will congregate there to feed. In general, at least 4 inches of clear, hard ice is considered safe to support ice fishing activities accessed by foot. For tips on spring bass fishing watch this KDWPT video at the following link! Best bite with fresh cut bait. Bluegill can be found aquatic vegetation edges in 5-10ft. Best luck would come from a boat or kayak in the coves further up each of the arms. A detailed fishing report for the Tobacco Garden Creek will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. Minnows and jigs are producing the most fish right now. to the parking lot. Catfishing has slowed. Some anglers prefer to fly fish with small nymphs or dry flies fished on the surface. Target shallow water structure. Another goal for this lake is to improve blue cat angling. Casting soft plastics along vegetation edges and cover is producing fish. The locations of these brushpiles and artificial habitat will be found here soon or are listed below: If you have information that you would like to contribute to this fishing report, contact Nick Kramer at nick.kramer@ks.gov. Fishing wind blown banks or up in the riprap should be productive or try creek channel swings and humps. newly flooded shoreline cover using dough baits, hot water weir N 38 22.852 W 094 39.112 13 cubes 2017, big bass spot N 38 22.420 W 094 39.643 3 cubes 2017. Since the infestation was discovered in Oct. of 2007 these mussels have spread throughout the lake. The McIntyre Cove area tends to produce the best fishing with Carnahan Cove second best. Fish are moving shallow at night and are suspended over deeper water during the day. Stop in to the lake office before fishing at the lake. The lake has been designated as an Aquatic Nuisance Species water. With this designation, regulations arein effect primarily aimed at discouraging water containing microscopic zebra mussel larvae from leaving the property and establishing in new waters. Some being caught lake wide. There are a high percentage of fish over 10 inches. The County and Wildlife and Parks are committed to repairing the dam and restoring the fishery. Channel catfish daily limit is 5. Crappie numbers have been improving the last three years and the population is offering decent numbers of fish over 10 inches. Sign up for the Mound City Fishing District Newsletter today! Any depth changes, or structure, will hold fish and can be caught by a variety of methods, such as trolling or vertical jigging. There is a double lane boat ramp. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter that includes fisheries related information about Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoirs is available. Have not heard of any walleye being caught. Last Updated: 12/7/2022 Print. However, there are many with an abundance of 8-12" fish. GPS coordinates are listed below in the comments section. Jigs or spoons around windblown main lake points. Catfish can be caught using nightcrawlers, cut bait, and stink bait. Crappie fishing has slowed. Scroll down to find Crawford State Fishing Lake. We added 120 brush piles and 220 Georgia Cubes to the lake for fish habitat. Channel catfish creel at the lakeis 5 per day. Suspending jerkbaits and football jigs fished slowly in deeper water near isolated brush or rocky points. Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake, and we'd like to remind you to stay aware and take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread into uncontaminated waters! Please harvest the blue catfish that are under the 25 inch slot length limit (while following the 5/day creel limit). The fish feeders are ON. The locations of all known fish habitat can be found here. For more information check out these two sites. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngvw2uz3oH0, Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Bullhead, ELK CITY RESERVOIR - Brown trout have been stocked in Unit #30 in the Trout Pit to provide an additional species and trophy opportunity for anglers. Crayfish imitating baits should also work. If you plan to fish for trout, a Johnson County trout permit is also required. Lewis killed one and cruzatte killed two, and as he Still kept firing one of his balls hit Capt. Crappie have moved back out to deeper water near breaks and structure. Lake and ramps clear of ice. Fishing only lake. Shad sides and chicken livers have been working best. The fish feeders are OFF. Most in the 1-2 lb size range but up to 7 lbs. The best bite has been on warm afternoons. Size structure listed for largemouth bass is from May 2022 electrofishing. Fish have moved to deeper water humps, ridges, and channels. Channel catfish can be found throughout all portions of the lake. No bass electrofishing occurred in 2022 due to high water. Most fish are in the 4 - 6 pound range with a few larger. If you would like to provide a fishing report for the Mined Land Wildlife Area, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats, trailers and equipment. Use minnows and jigs near docks and vegetation edges. Jigs or worms fished near shoreline structure. Wipers are pelagic, or open water, predators lurking in deeper water during the day, but come up shallow to feed in the morning, evening, and during the night. Anglers have been doing well the last two weeks on commercial dough baits. REMEMBER!! All were at Tobacco area,which was murkier than the other side but got nothing there. Boat ramp is iced in at this time and lake has approx. Fish near structure and rocks with soft plastics, or jerk baits. NEW FOR 2022: Effective January 1, 2022 Walleye harvest at Cedar Bluff Reservoir will continue to be regulated by a 21-INCH MINIMUM LENGTH LIMIT AND 5 FISH DAILY CREEL LIMIT, EXCEPT UP TO 2 WALLEYE GREATER THAN 15-INCHES BUT LESS THAN 18-INCHES MAY BE INCLUDED IN THE 5 FISH DAILY CREEL. Angling activity has been complicated by ice cover on Barrel Springs Pond as ice is too thin to safely support ice fishing. Fish the weedy and woody areas for largemouth and the rocky windblown areas for smallmouth. With 382,000 acres of open water, there is room for everyone to play! For tips on identifying a white perch from a white bass, wiper or striped bass click HERE. The second rainbow trout stocking occurred on Monday, November 15, 2022, with a total of 975 rainbow trout (650 pounds). While many anglers might associate El Dorado Reservoir with monster walleye, hard-fighting wipers, or slab crappie, blue catfish are developing a following in the 8,000-acre impoundment. Fish the hotwater outlet, the dam/outlet, and numerous brushpiles. Still doing fairly good for white bass and wipers. Football jigs or suspending jerkbaits worked slowly near structural elements such as the creek channel breaks and points. If you have any questions regarding Kirwin Reservoir and the surrounding public lands, contact the USFWS at 785-543-6673. Blue catfish are typically caught on fresh cut bait. 701-842-4199. Go fishing, the fish have to eat. The hot water area is a favorite. So far this year the lake has been stocked with 3,400 channel catfish. Trout season is over look for them to be stocked again next fall. For more information on waters in Woodson, Coffey, Anderson, and Allen counties, click the following link to sign up for the New Strawn District Fisheries Newsletter.http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, GARNETT SOUTH - Pomona has produced many good crappie in the 10 to 14 inch range and excellent white bass. Be sure to identify your catch! Banner Creek has been mapped by the Kansas Biological Survey and there is a map available at, Twice a year I will publish a newsletter discussing Perry and other waters in the district. Currently, the water level is 4.31 feetlower than it was one year ago, at this time. Fall sampling indicated very high numbers of channel catfish are in the reservoir now. These spots should be really good in the fall and winter months. Remember it is illegal to move fish from below dam to above the dam or use fish captured below dam for bait above the dam. Anglers are responsible for deciding what species to fish for, what methods to use, and where and when to fish. Look for fish near deeper breaks and brush piles. Similar locations and baits as those used for white bass. Ran into a pile of 14+ inchers while electrofishing this spring. Anglers will also find some around the brush piles and off the ends of the jetties closest to the dam. Registration for Coffey County Lake is now available online at https://www.coffeycountyks.org/home/showdocument?id=3502. The walleye population has fallen to rather low numbers and harvest is expected to be low this year. WILSON RESERVOIR - Small jigs or bobber and live bait near shoreline cover. Pattern fish withjigs, spinners, gizzard shad plugs, lots of smaller fish but larger fish like 5 to 7 pounds are available. Casting jigs along patches of aquatic vegetation, some also being caught along rocky shorelines using jigs or crankbaits. use minnows and dark jigs, recently bigger fish over 11 inches reportedly caught, but lots of 9 inch fish. We recently restocked this lake so the catfish numbers are even higher. Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print. Overall the bass are steady, the channel catfish and wipers are improving. Use a small hook with a small piece of work or panfish lures. Water Level:As of October 7th, Melvern Reservoir was 1.4ft below normal pool level with 20 cfs discharge. Largemouth bass fishing remains slower. Wiper can be found chasing shad schools in open water. Let's face it, there's a lot we can learn and share from one another like what bait or lure is generating the best results. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats and equipment. Caught idk how many plus managed enough smaller walleye. However, they have been doing better in recent years. Sign up for the most recent Milford district fisheries newsletter today! Ice Report:As of 1-6-2023. Summer Hours: We have improved the area with a floating dock, located just west of the boat ramp. Try a jig or minnow fished near deeper structure. Last Updated: 10/5/2022 Print. Vertical jigging slab spoons is also a good technique. Anglers should focus on submerged trees that are in 15-20' that are in close proximity to depth changes, or creek channels. A few crappie can be found by jigging over deeper brush piles along the dam. Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism fisheries staff recently undertook a project to produce lake maps, or bathymetric maps, for public waters statewide. Click Here for the most up to date lake level information. In the last sample, crappie had the highest percentage of fish over 8 inches in 20 years. From a boat, some catfish can be found near brush piles. A bobber and worm, fly rod with small flies, and 1/16 ounce jig with a twister tail will be good baits to try. Remember to adjust these times based on barometric pressure, and . The rugged buttes of the Little Missouri National Grasslands are perfect for the mountain bike enthusiast. Anyone interested in fishing Tobacco Garden Bay or waters within the wider area around Williston should consult with local resources before heading out to fish. Maximum stay is two weeks. Be sure to CLEAN, DRAIN and DRY all equipment that comes in contact with the water to keep from spreading them to another lake. Last Updated: 1/23/2023 Print. If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. Link to USACE reservoir water level:http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/FALL.lakepage.html. COUNCIL GROVE CITY LAKE - To make campsite reservations and purchase state park permits visit, https://www.campitks.com/. Look for fish busting shad on the surface. Crappie are feeding on small gizzard shad blown up on shoreline. Good. Go fishing, the fish have to eat. Current water level conditions can be found at: https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Melvern-Lake/Daily-Lake-Info-2/. Some fish being caught using cut bait, liverand stink bait. White bass can be taken on shad imitation lures and white marabou jigs. Worms or cut bait are producing the best right now. Come and tour our venue & gardens. Chicken liver or worms fished near mainlake points. http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/News/Newsletter-Request-Forms/Request-a-Newsletter-for-the-New-Strawn-Fishing-District, YATES CENTER CITY LAKE - Use shad imitation baits and find bait fish near drop-offs. Fly fishing opportunities are also present; hook sizes of 10-12 with a floating fly or popper may yield fish up to 8 inches. Also fresh cut bait or prepared baits along windy shorelines and around the feeder. Many factors determine angling success, and fishing conditions and individual fishing success may vary from the report. As water levels continue to drop, more ramps may become unusable. Any attempts to get out on the ice are greatly discouraged. Fishing has been really good this summer with lots of white bass being caught. If you would like to place habitat in Perry Reservoir or contribute to the fishing report, please contact the Fish Biologist, Nick, at nick.kramer@ks.gov to obtain a permit. Soft plastic crayfish worked slowly up the rocks have been working best. For best luck, try a jig and minnow next to rocky areas along the shoreline or near brush piles. A strong year class of 4-6 inch fish were recorded during a recent survey. Buzzard Bay boat ramp is currently being repaired and is out of service for the time being. Caught the fish on a yellow darting lure. Fish windy shorelines where the waves are stirring up the bottom. Fresh cedar tree fish habitat brush piles were installed this winter and can be located by using the link below. White bass are moving a lot right now and the old clich "they are where you find them" fits too well. A variety of ways to target saugeye are trolling with swimbaits and Rapalas, or vertical jigging. SHAWNEE MISSION PARK LAKE - Don't hesitate to throw the classic "ned rig" in the summertime when fish will be deeper and provide a chance at a strike. The population receives high angling pressure from both panfish anglers and from anglers targeting sunfish to use for catfish bait. 13 inch to 18 inch slot limit 5 fish per day creel limit. Some larger fish available, best luck with dark colored jipnpigs, plastic worms, crank baits in close to cover. Last Updated: 10/6/2022 Print, ANTHONY CITY LAKE - Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print, YATES CENTER - SOUTH OWL - MOUND CITY LAKE - HOT WATER ACCESS. For more information on lakes in the New Strawn district click the following link. Capt. Barber State Fishing Lake and all other public fishing waters in Pratt and Barber counties are now a part of the Cheney district. Fish will transition to flats during dawn and dusk. Larger fish are relating to deeper water near Lucas campground, mouth of Marshall Cove, and towards the dam. If you report a tag, you will receive a prize and your name will be entered in a drawing for a Yeti cooler towards the end of the project. DOUGLAS COUNTY-LONE STAR LAKE - The El Dorado blue catfish population will benefit from the harvest of these "short" fish as growth rate of the remaining fish will improve. NEOSHO STATE FISHING LAKE - The road to South Owl will be closed for construction for up to 60 days, so the lake is essentially closed to boat traffic. Saugeye can be found on flats of 10-14 ft that is near deeper water of 20 feet and deeper at this time of the year. Try usingminnows, jigs under a 5ft float, along the piers. As the population grew, it became apparent that the fishery would benefit from harvest of smaller fish. "Clean, Drain and Dry" before and after using any equipment on this lake. Lake Sakakawea doesnt have an off-season and neither do we . Flathead catfish can be found in deep water next to submerged trees and structure. Many anglers use kayaks or tubes to float into the cover and are very successful. An incidentalfish taken near deeper habitat. FT. SCOTT LAKE - If you would like to provide a fishing report for Bone Creek Lake, don't hesitate to contact Connor Ossowski, District Fisheries Biologist, at (620) 231-3173. Now Available: A Webster District newsletter which includes informative fisheries information about Webster, Kirwin and Keith Sebelius Reservoirs is currently available. Finesse plastics near deeper structure or vegetated flats. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print. Invasive Species:Melvern Reservoir has Zebra Mussels. Posted from Williston, North Dakota, United States. It is illegal to posses live white perch. Fall sampling indicated a successful spawn and strong year class of Age-0 crappie, as well as crappie up to 14". Plastic worms and baits in the weed beds and around woody cover. Caution!!! And all livewells and bilges must be drained prior to leaving the property. Last Updated: 9/2/2022 Print, CENTRALIA CITY LAKE - Great Kansas Fishing Derby May 15 to Sept 15 Visitwww.ksfishderby.comfor more info; Tagged Fish - Channel Catfish, Black Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, LEAVENWORTH STATE FISHING LAKE - If you would like to subscribe to this spring and fall newsletter you can go to the following link to get on the mailing list. All length and creel limits have been removed until further notice. Ft Scott Lake has boat ramps and several docks and good shoreline access for fishing. Fishing below the dam during low to moderate releases should be good for most species. In April 2022, 260,000 (fry) were stocked when a hatchery surplus was available. Jigs tipped with a nightcrawler fished on the flat. Last Updated: 11/29/2022 Print. Last Updated: 10/4/2022 Print. Use cut shad, cut sunfish, worms, liver, prepared baits, lakewide or along the piers along the parking lot. Last Updated: 1/13/2023 Print. Zebra mussels have been discovered in Council Grove City Lake. It is important to remove your drain plug on your watercraft upon departure to drain live wells and water inside of your boat; it will protect our natural resources in Kansas for current anglers and future generations to enjoy. The fall sample indicated good numbers above the 18" minimum length limit and a quality population for anglers to utilize. NO special permits required, this is a Community Fisheries Assistance Program Lake. The lake has been maintaining a very good population of largemouth bass for the last ten years. The crappie population is doing well. BOURBON COUNTY CEDAR CREEK - This small 49 acre lake is located in northeast Pott. Try usingsilver or blue crank baits or soft baits. Zebra mussels, white perch, and asian carp are all invasive species that can be found in Kansas. Jigs or minnows fished near brush or other cover. It was proposed by fisheries staff to continue the 18" minimum length limit and a daily creel of 5 per day and on January 1, 2022, the limit has raised from a 2 creel limit to 5 per day for anglers in 2022. This lake has great shoreline angling, lots of room to spread out, for social distancing. The most popular species caught here are Northern pike, Walleye, and White bass.108 catches are logged on Fishbrain. Smallmouth can be found on rocky shorelines near the dam. Make-Up Lakehas zebra mussels which makes thelakedesignated as a Aquatic Nuisance Species water. We have a spring and fall edition of our newsletters that you can subscribe to. jigs and live minnows. Blue catfish are being caught using cut shad. Try using soft plastics, spinner baits, and crank baits near structure. Bluegill and redear can be found near any submerged vegetation or in deeper brush piles. Channel catfish, 2,800 are stocked in mid October to increase fishing opportunities. Fish are in deeper water along the 10ft. Look for them near the dam or on any rocky shoreline in deeper water. We sank 30 Georgia Cube Fish Attractors in this lake and they are holding fish. Bluegill and redear fishing has slowed. All blue catfish less than 35 inches must be released immediately. Cedar trees were placed on new brushpiles. Don't overlook standing timber and brush piles. This lake is enrolled into the Community Fisheries Assistance Program. If you would like to stay up to date on what is happening on Neosho State Fishing Lake (Lake McKinley), Crawford State Fishing Lake (Farlington Lake), Bone Creek Lake, CFAP and FISH properties, and the Mined Land Wildlife Area strip pits, you can subscribe to the Pittsburg District Newsletter at the following link: If you want to receive additional information about this lake. Also remember this lake has a good wiper population. Vertically fishing small jigs tipped with mealworms or small chunks of nightcrawlers around deeper brushpiles through the ice. This has the ability to use your location to use similar to a depth finder while you're fishing. . Small jigs or flies, also bobber with a worm. They may also be found on old pond dams and near the old quarry by the west island. MARION COUNTY LAKE - The 2022 sample showed robust numbers of bass with plenty over 18 inches. Anglers should try live minnows under a bobber, jigs with a twister tail, and streamers with a fly rod. The water is clear with a little color. Reports about crappie have been very limited but they should be found schooled up in 15 to 20 feet of water around brush. As District Fisheries Biologists, we send out a newsletter to inform anglers of fish sampling result, aquatic outreach events, fish stockings, and habitat improvement projects, for example. A detailed fishing report for the McKenzie Bay will make the difference between a good fishing here and a bad one. With questions about this lake call Donald George, Fisheries Biologist, at 913-795-2218, or Bourbon County at 620-223-3800. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print. Did not hear of any walleye being caught. The department cannot update the reports on a regular, frequent basis. The GPS coordinates for the new brushpile locations are as follows (Updated 10/13/2021): N37.644641, W 094.810386 (North boat ramp), N37.643394, W 094.811154 (Marina northeast dock), N 37.641860, W 094.812640 (Marina Cove southwest dock), N 37.643614, W 094.811419 (Marina Cafe dock), N 37.641616, W 094.813571 (Marina Cove, west end), N 37.641749, W 094.812921 (Marina Cove, southwest dock), N 37.641966, W 094.806699 (East Cove, east bank), N 37.641278, W 094.807183 (East Cove, southwest bank), N 37.641637, W 094.807649 (East Cove, northwest bank), N 37.642103, W 094.807946 (East Cove, north point). Night crawlers or prepared stink baits fished on windy points or where the wind is blowing in to the shoreline. The creel limit of fish over 9 inches is five per day and there is still unlimited daily harvest of fish less than 6 inches. Many reports of small (10"-18") Blue Catfish being caught. Remember- Wear a Lifejacket and Reach - Throw - Don t Go. # 2 is noted for family outings, scenic views, catch and release bass fishing, harvest of small crappie and channel catfish. Look for them in deeper timber and also around Rea Bridge. Crappie are being caught in water 8 to 15 feet deep near standing timber, off the points, and near breaks or ledges. Try trolling crankbaits or lindy rigs along the dam. Anglers report catching good numbers of fish in the 6 to 8 inch range, but fish in the 10 to 12 inch range have not been uncommon. However, would try fishing around the outsides of the fish attractors using jigs tipped with minnows. REMEMBER!! If venturing out on the ice, use extreme caution and always fish with a buddy. This first stocking did better than their cousin walleye and anglers should start catching a few small ones this year. Last Updated: 12/27/2022 Print, SURFACE ELEVATION- 2290.58 ---- 13.72 feet below conservation pool. Stink baits and worms are good spring time channel catfish baits. Brightly colored jigs, swimbaits, crankbaits or jerkbaits. http://www.cjonline.com/sports/20180707/kansas-la-cygne-reservoir-named-one-of-nations-top-100-bass-lakes, https://www.hayspost.com/2018/07/15/kansas-lake-is-one-of-the-countrys-top-100-bass-fishing-lakes/. Brushpiles are located on the southwest corner of the lake. Using slab spoons or live minnows is also producing some fish right now along brush piles and in the river channel. Fishing spots, fishing reports and regulations in. Worms during times of inflow. ALERT! Try a small piece of worm under a bobber around rocks and brush. This is sent directly to your email. Baits include spinnerbaits, top-water lures, plastic worms, and live bait under a bobber are all tactics for anglers to pursue. 20/day creel limit effective January 1, 2018. In June 2022, 25,000 advanced fingerling Largemouth Bass were stocked. Zebra mussels have been discovered in Council Grove Reservoir. Four Georgia Cube Fish Attractors were placed by the fishing dock (2on the East end and 2 on the West end) on the north end of the lake. Read Fishing Reports. This lake has a high density of channel catfish that increases angling opportunity. Last Updated: 2/10/2023 Print. Although, most fish are 12 - 15 inches. Its entire shoreline is open to the public allowing visitors to enjoy boating, sailing, wind surfing, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, water skiing, jet skiing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Various prepared baits, liver, and worms usually good for channel catfish lakewide. Last Updated: 11/28/2022 Print. Focus on deeper water in standing timber near channel bends and dropoffs, vertical jigging minnows or jigs should be productive. The marina has two concrete boat ramps and multiple docks along the resort for Tobacco Garden visitors. Shoreline fishing can be good in deeper water around the lake. most fish are above the 18 inch length limit. Size structures listed are from 2022 October test netting and 2021 spring electrofishing for largemouth bass. Jetties are located on the north end as well as the east and west sides of the lake. If new reports are received it will be updated. https://www.coffeycountyks.org/home/showdocument?id=3502. Anglers from the shoreline should focus on the coves, both the north and south side of the dam, and the handicap access on the south side of the lake near the boat ramp. Last Updated: 10/7/2022 Print. Get the kids, get your friends and Go Fishing. Leave your stress behind and immerse yourself in unparalleled relaxation of scenic North Dakota! The bluegill population offers good numbers of6 to 8 inchfish. Each tag will display an ID number unique to that fish and a phone number to call to report the catch, (620) 342-0658. I ND Live~Sakakawea~Tobacco Gardens Read More Harvest regulations include a 15-inch minimum length limit and 5/day creel limit. Centralia Lake is a 400 acre lake that is noted for good channel cat,saugeye and crappie fishing. Make your fishing dreams come true today and tomorrow. Fish with cut bait, stink bait, or chicken livers lakewide. Click on the following link to download the Google Earth File and get the coordinates. After miles of badlands country you arrive and are taken back a bit by the oasis at the end of the road. Don't be afraid to fish shallow water for both species. As blue catfish populations become established in Kansas largest reservoirs, popularity of this species among anglers also continues to grow. The lake is home to some big flathead. If venturing out on the ice, use extreme caution and always fish with a buddy. Use small jigs or minnows around deep brush piles and channel breaks. Target shallow mudflats or rocky shoreline adjacent to drop offs. 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