Spatiotemporal distribution and population characteristicsof a nonnative lake trout population, with implications for suppression
North American Journal of Fisheries Management
By: A.M. Dux, C.S. Guy, and W.A. Fredenberg
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Abstract
We evaluated the distribution and population characteristics of nonnative lake trout Salvelinus namaycush in Lake McDonald,Glacier National Park,Montana, to provide biological data in support of a potential suppression program. Using ultrasonic telemetry, we identified spatial and temporal distribution patterns by tracking 36 adult lake trout (1,137 relocations). Lake trout rarely occupied depths greater than 30 m and were commonly located in the upper hypolimnion directly below the metalimnion during thermal stratification. After breakdown of themetalimnion in the fall, lake trout primarily aggregated at two spawning sites. Lake trout population characteristics were similar to those of populations within the species' native range. However, lake trout in Lake McDonald exhibited lower total annual mortality (13.2%), latermaturity (age 12 formales, age 15 for females), lower body condition, and slower growth than are typically observed in the southern extent of their range. These results will be useful in determining where to target suppression activities (e.g., gillnetting, trap-netting, or electrofishing) and in evaluating responses to suppression efforts. Similar evaluations of lake trout distribution patterns and population characteristics are recommended to increase the likelihood that suppression programs will succeed. ?? American Fisheries Society 2011.
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Dux, A., Guy, C., Fredenberg, W., 2011, Spatiotemporal distribution and population characteristicsof a nonnative lake trout population, with implications for suppression: North American Journal of Fisheries Management, v. 31, no. 2, p. 187-196, https://doi.org/10.1080/02755947.2011.562765.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Spatiotemporal distribution and population characteristicsof a nonnative lake trout population, with implications for suppression |
| Series title | North American Journal of Fisheries Management |
| DOI | 10.1080/02755947.2011.562765 |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication Date | April 12, 2011 |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Larger Work Type | Article |
| Larger Work Subtype | Journal Article |
| Larger Work Title | North American Journal of Fisheries Management |
| First page | 187 |
| Last page | 196 |