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Development of an assessment approach for remnant lake salmonin populations: The Crean Lake example
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 15 November 2005
Abstract
This research investigates a status assessment approach for remnant lake
salmonin populations, using the lake charr (Salvelinus namaycush Walbaum) of Crean Lake (105 km2) as an example. A mark-recapture program was implemented employing
small-mesh gill nets to ensnare charr by the teeth at spawning. Prior to
sampling, potential spawning sites were designated primary or secondary
based on habitat. Most charr were caught on three primary reefs, with some
spawners moving between reefs. The spawning period peaked at day 2,
enhancing spawning synchrony, and lasted up to 10 days. Results produced
very low sampling mortality (5.7%), consistent estimates of the number of
spawning charr ($\sim $60 y−1) and a very low (<2000) estimate of the
total number of mature charr in Crean Lake. The approach offers an effective
means of assessing remnant salmonins with minimal impact on their
populations.
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