Depending on the size of the water those gills may recover faster than you would think. I know it's not a good thing to clear the bed, but it's likely other gills that are in that water will use the bed next year and they'll do just fine.

Trouble will be whether the neighbor has a better memory than concience and comes back to clear the bed again next year. If it becomes a real problem check with the authorities and see if it might help to reduce creel or length limits.

Hope this helps...

***Though, I'd rather snorkle up under them and poke a good hole in their boat***

Did I type that out loud?!?


Tim