(1982) Sport Fishery Harvest at Spirit Lake, 1972-1973 by R.H. McWilliams, 1972. Natural Resources, Department of
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Abstract
A quantitative sport fishery survey was conducted from 1 May, 1972 through 15 February, 1973. An estimated 79,164 anglers expended 208, 363 hours harvesting 460, 347 fish weighing 213,197 lbs. Bullhead, yellow perch and walleye dominated the sport fishery, constituting 97.4% of the catch and 92.5% of the weight. Shore, boat and winter fish harvests are discussed. A fish species preference of angler was conducted in conjunction with the fishery survey. Bullhead, yellow perch and walleye were the most frequently sought after fish species.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | fishing, fisheries, fish, Spirit Lake |
| Subjects: | Agriculture and food production > Fisheries Natural resources and environment Natural resources and environment > Water resources > Rivers and streams |
| ID Code: | 48574 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 16 Apr 2024 15:40 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Apr 2024 15:40 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/48574 |