The commercial fishery in Lake Oahe, North and South Dakota, 1964-70
Technical Paper
80
Out-of-print
By: Joseph H. Higham
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Abstract
Ten species were commercially harvested in Lake Oahe, among which bigmouth buffalo (Ictiobus cyprinellus) predominated (63.8% of the total weight), smallmouth buffalo (Ictiobus bubalus) and goldeye (Hiodon alosoides) ranked second, and third. Variations in the seasonal and annual production of buffalo were governed by market conditions and availability. Production of minor species depended on the amount of fishing effort directed toward the harvest of buffalo. Gill and hoop nets were the principal fishing gears. The fishing season usually extended from April through December; most fishing was in May through August.
Suggested Citation
Higham, J., 1974, The commercial fishery in Lake Oahe, North and South Dakota, 1964-70: Technical Paper 80, 15 p.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Title | The commercial fishery in Lake Oahe, North and South Dakota, 1964-70 |
| Series title | Technical Paper |
| Series number | 80 |
| Year Published | 1974 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Contributing office(s) | Great Lakes Science Center |
| Description | 15 p. |
| First page | 0 |
| Last page | 15 |