Survey of larval fish in the Michigan waters of Lake Erie, 1975 and 1976. Final report, 1975-1978
Surveys in 1975 and 1976 in the Michigan waters of Lake Erie assessed the relative abundance and distribution of larval fish. Seasonal fluctuations, patterns of distribution, and depth preferences were noted for the 24 larval fish taxa identified. Special emphasis was placed on four target species, walleye (Stizostedion vitreum), yellow perch (Perca flavescens), white bass (Morone chrysops) and channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Of these 4 species only yellow perch and white bass were found more than occasionally. Of the remaining 20 species collected during the study only 5 were regularly captured. The northern and southern extremes of the study area held many more fish than the central portion. The 0- to 12-ft depth zone had the largest concentrations of larval fish and concentrations gradually decreased as the depth increased.
- Research Organization:
- Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources, Lansing (USA). Water Quality Div.
- OSTI ID:
- 5060570
- Report Number(s):
- PB-80-112261
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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