As per the information release the Wyoming Game and Fish Department and Wyoming Wildlife Protectors Association have come up with an idea to offer a reward up to $2,500 for information leading to the conviction of the person or persons who illegally stocked largemouth bass into the North Platte River at Gray Reef Dam.While largemouth bass are found in some areas of the North Platte River drainage, the closest location is at Big Muddy Pond near Glenrock.
The release states that the officials believe the bass were either released directly into the river near the boat ramp or into Gray Reef Reservoir where they managed to drift down over the dam. For violators the penalties could be potential loss of fishing and hunting privileges for life and they can also be fined up to $10,000, face up to a year in jail. The violators may have to pay restitution to the Game and Fish Department for costs incurred to remove the unwanted species. WGFD said that the detail of the informer would remain anonymous.
