Wildlife and Parks is asking for the help of fishermen to assess crappie populations in several of the state’s largeest lakes, including Clinton and Perry reservoirs.

Anglers who catch a blue-tagged crappie, complete a brief survey and return it to Wildlife and Parks will receive a hat or T-shirt with a crappie logo on it.

The information obtained from anglers will help the state agency manage crappie in Kansas lakes.

Survey cards can be found at bait shops and state park offices.

Reward tags can be turned in at park offices at the lakes. The other lakes in the program are Hillsdale, Melvern and Cedar Bluff.

For information, call Tom Mosher at (620) 342-0658.