Smallmouth bass are turning up in Lake Allatoona, but Georgia wildlife officials say the fish are not supposed to be there and are likely being illegally introduced into the lake.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division said biologists have obtained a specimen and are working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and researchers at the University of Georgia to determine how the fish ended up in the reservoir.
Officials said some fish introductions can happen naturally through range expansion or severe weather events such as hurricanes. However, most cases are linked to human activity…