Torch Lake 1985 Netting Survey Summary
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Authors
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Issue Date
2013-06-25
Type
Technical Report
Language
en_US
Subject
Torch Lake , Michigan Department of Natural Resources , Netting Survey , 1985 , Lake Trout , Antrim County , whitefish , cisco , Brown Trout , Yellow Perch , Rock Bass , Burbot , White Sucker , Smallmouth Bass , Shanty Creek
Alternative Title
Abstract
This survey was initiated to evaluate the stocking of yearling lake
trout in Torch Lake. Since 1976 all planted lake trout have been
marked by fin clipping.
In October 1975 the fish population of Torch Lake, Antrim County was
surveyed with standard Great Lakes gill net gangs, which contained the
same mesh sizes as the 1975 survey, but were only one half as long
(500 feet in 1985 as opposed to 1000 feet in 1975). The index stations
established in 1975 were the set locations used in 1985.
Lake trout (76.8% catch by weight) followed by whitefish and cisco were
the most abundant fish species collected in this survey.
The planted lake trout are making a significant contribution to the
lake trout population of Torch Lake.
Description
Partial OCR done. Partially handwritten. 11 pages total.