Has Mantua Reservoir Recovered from Algae-Bloom Control?

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After 300 trout were found dead at Mantua Reservoir last October, there has been concern about the DWR's algae-bloom control efforts and how it has affected the fishery. Utah DWR Northern Region Aquatics Manager, Chris Penne, gives us an update. They netted Mantua this spring and found positive news, especially concerning bluegill and bass health and population numbers.