Downstream movement of fish in a tributary of southern Lake Superior

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Prog. Fish-Cult.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1577/1548-8659(1977)39[14:DMOFIA]2.0.CO;2· OSTI ID:7292207

Manion, P J

The influence of two environmental factors, stream flow and water temperature, on the downstream movement of four fish species in the Big Garlic River over a 12-yr period is described. Brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis) migrated after floods had subsided in the spring and during rising water in the fall at temperatures of about 10/sup 0/C. Brook sticklebacks (Culaea inconstans) moved downstream chiefly in winter. Mottled sculpins (Cottus bairdi) moved primarily in the winter and during floods. Yellow perch (Perca flavescens) appeared to move generally in the fall as water levels increased and water temperatures decreased.

• Research Organization: Sea Lamprey Control Station, Marquette, MI
• OSTI ID: 7292207
• Journal Information: Prog. Fish-Cult.; (United States), Journal Name: Prog. Fish-Cult.; (United States) Vol. 39:1; ISSN PFCUA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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63 RADIATION, THERMAL, AND OTHER ENVIRON. POLLUTANT EFFECTS ON LIVING ORGS. AND BIOL. MAT.
ANIMALS
AQUATIC ORGANISMS
FISHES
GREAT LAKES
LAKE SUPERIOR
LAKES
MIGRATION
SEASONAL VARIATIONS
SURFACE WATERS
TEMPERATURE EFFECTS
TROUT
VARIATIONS
VERTEBRATES