Barrier at Lake Bella in Nobles County stops 140 invasive carp
This is the largest documented number of invasive carp in one location in Minnesota.
Asian Carp
DNA of Asian carp reportedly found in Erie
But pre-cautionary electrofishing found no carp – just eDNA of the invasive fish in Erie waters.
Rebranding carp as ‘copi’ a valiant effort, but will it take?
Lake Erie’s sheepshead renaming serves as a cautionary tale.
Carp’s one-day journey amazing, concerning
Silver carp can weigh 20 to 40 pounds pounds and can leap high out of the water.The silver carp reportedly traveled roughly 35 miles upriver against strong current, from La Crosse to just north of Winona, in less than a day – the farthest north a tagged silver carp has made it in the Mississippi River. For the story, click…
Illinois renames, rebrands Asian carp
“What diner won’t be intrigued when they read Copi tacos or Copi burgers on a menu?”
Wholesale fish dealer convicted in Wisconsin’s first-ever invasive carp case
Public tip started DNR warden investigation In 2018.
‘Potentially very good news about the current status of invasive carp …’
Invasive carp compete with native species for food and habitat, so a healthy and diverse fishery is a positive sign.
State investigating common carp deaths in Michigan lake
LAKE ORION, Mich. — State officials are investigating the deaths of hundreds of adult common carp at an Oakland County lake. Michigan’s DNR said between 250 and 500 of the fish have been found dead since mid-July in Lake Orion, northwest of Detroit. Area residents reported the dead fish to the state agency. DNR fisheries division staff collected samples July…
DNR taking aggressive action in Mississippi River, other waters on invasive carp
34 silver carp captured in recent multi-agency operation.
Mississippi River carp removal: Minnesota, Wisconsin trying new tactic
Underwater sound and electricity are used to drive the fish into nets.
DNR and partner agencies to conduct innovative search for invasive carp
First time for new method in Minnesota/Wisconsin waters.
Four silver carp fitted with tracking devices on Mississippi River
Data will help agencies learn more about invasive carp.
Wisconsin sees first-ever case involving illegal sale of Asian carp
A wholesale fish dealer from Platteville is facing state charges.
Invasive grass carp found in Lake Huron tributary river
The DNR says it’s the first documented capture of a grass carp from the lake that was diploid, or able to produce offspring.
DNR budget for FY 2021 mostly flat, includes $27.5 million for Asian carp fight
An interesting tidbit for the state’s sportsmen is the proposed budget’s forecast for participation in fishing, trapping and hunting. The new budget proposal projects the state will have 710,000 fishermen in FY 2021 – the same number in FY 2020 but a drastic increase over the 579,497 anglers projected back in the FY 2017 budget.
Asian carp roundup in Kentucky opens new front in battle
Much of the focus has been on limiting their northerly migration and keeping them out of the Great Lakes, where experts say they could devastate a $7 billion fishing industry. That effort features an underwater electric barrier near Chicago, water sampling for carp DNA, subsidies for commercial fishers and experiments with a mass roundup-type harvest.
Officials to use new method to corral Asian carp in Kentucky
The fishing method is inspired by a traditional Chinese fishing technique. It involves setting a series of nets, underwater speakers and electrofishing gear to corral the carp.
Wildlife agency says silver carp reported in East Tennessee
An angler told the agency a silver carp jumped into his boat as he deployed a trolling motor.
Kentucky tests ‘fish fence’ to keep out Asian carp
The fence works as a deterrent by broadcasting noise at a frequency that irritates the carp. The noise is contained within a wall of bubbles that are lit by strobes. The combination has worked well in the laboratory and in smaller-scale outdoor settings.
Fall testing: Asian carp DNA spikes in Chicago River
(Illinois DNR)Wildlife agencies are stepping up waterway testing efforts following a spike in invasive Asian carp DNA detections in the Chicago River about five miles from Lake Michigan. Read the entire story here. Categories: Asian Carp, News Tags: Asian carp, Chicago River
Study: Plenty of food to support Asian Carp in Lake Michigan, Great Lakes
A study led by University of Michigan researchers found that despite a drop-off in plankton, the tiny plants and animals on which bighead and silver carp typically feed, the lake has enough dietary options to sustain individual fish that venture away from nutrient-rich shoreline areas where most would congregate.
Fishermen removing Asian carp by the thousands from dam
Some of the invasive fish reportedly from 20 to 30 pounds.
Illinois mulling options on Asian carp issue in Lake Decatur
Thousands of the invasive carp reportedly clustering near the base of Lake Decatur dam.
States, provinces OK plan to protect Great Lakes from carp
The plan would use technology such as underwater loudspeakers, electric cables and air bubble curtains to deter the fish from migrating between the Illinois River and Lake Michigan through Chicago-area waterways.
First report of bighead carp in North Dakota waters
The invasive was verified in the James River near LaMoure.
Survey shows no Asian carp
Efforts conducted June 3-14 included environmental DNA surveillance at more than 400 sites and investigation of 602 sites for fish.
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