The survey results through the end of August indicate catch rates were still quite good this summer, but were lower than last year.
There are more than 50 new lakes in North Dakota in which the walleye population is still getting established.
Proposed regulation changes also look to protect saugers on Lake of the Woods, Rainy River.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks wants to remind anglers that as reservoir water temperatures increase, mortality associated with catch-and-release also increases. A past study published in The North American Journal of Fisheries Management found that
The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe hopes to test a hypothesis that warming lake temperatures are contributing to the recent walleye population decline.
The plan outlines proposed five-year fish population objectives and management actions for walleye, sauger, northern pike and lake sturgeon, with most of the interest surrounding possible changes for walleye, sauger.
“Considering not many went into Lake Sakakawea, this was one of the largest stockings of more than 8 million fingerlings into the smaller fishing waters across the state.”
First-ever NABC bass tournament a highlight on growing Lake of the Woods-area tournament fishing slate.
Extent of the outbreak won’t be known until a summer smelt population survey, but Game and Fish isn’t overly worried.
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