03-16-2012, 11:10 AM
Media Invited to Participate in Walleye Egg Collection, View Collection Process
Cortland, OH - Natural walleye reproduction in many Ohio lakes is not consistent enough to produce good year classes of fish annually and saugeye do not reproduce naturally in Ohio reservoirs. These are two very popular sport fish sought after by thousands of Buckeye State anglers every year, so the Ohio Division of Wildlife's goal is to continue to provide ample, good quality sport fishing opportunities to Ohioans through projects described below.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW), District Three office (Akron) has been tasked with taking 270 quarts of walleye eggs from the Mosquito Creek Reservoir population. This represents about half of the total amount needed for our statewide production of walleye/saugeye.
This work is critical to Ohio anglers since we are creating walleye/saugeye fisheries across the state for anglers to enjoy. Without this work, there would not be any of these fisheries due to the natural reproduction limitations.
Up to 16 trap nets will be set on Mosquito Reservoir in an effort to collect male and female walleye. Fish will be brought back to the State Park ramp on the south side so that the hatcheries can process the fish.
Fish will then be hatched out at the state fish hatcheries, and either introduced as fry (in April) or fingerlings (in May) across dozens of lakes in Ohio.
WHO: Ohio Division of Wildlife
WHAT: walleye egg collection, photo opportunities to view collection, processing, and disinfection of eggs, interviews with fisheries biologists. Weather permitting, media members will be invited on boats to better follow the collection process but opportunities to capture photos and video from shore will also be available.
WHEN: Work will be daily, March 14 to March 16, beginning at 9:30am. The collection process may continue after the 16th depending on the success of the days prior. Call ahead for a status update for a possible weekend visit.
WHERE: Mosquito Creek Reservoir, Cortland (Trumbull County); state park ramp on south of lake
If you are interested in visiting this project and need more information, contact Matt Wolfe, project leader, at (330) 802-1436. We request that you call Matt if you plan to visit so we know to expect you.
Media Contact<br />
Jamey Graham, Wildlife Communication Specialist<br />
Ohio Division of Wildlife<br />
(330) 245-3020
Cortland, OH - Natural walleye reproduction in many Ohio lakes is not consistent enough to produce good year classes of fish annually and saugeye do not reproduce naturally in Ohio reservoirs. These are two very popular sport fish sought after by thousands of Buckeye State anglers every year, so the Ohio Division of Wildlife's goal is to continue to provide ample, good quality sport fishing opportunities to Ohioans through projects described below.
The Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW), District Three office (Akron) has been tasked with taking 270 quarts of walleye eggs from the Mosquito Creek Reservoir population. This represents about half of the total amount needed for our statewide production of walleye/saugeye.
This work is critical to Ohio anglers since we are creating walleye/saugeye fisheries across the state for anglers to enjoy. Without this work, there would not be any of these fisheries due to the natural reproduction limitations.
Up to 16 trap nets will be set on Mosquito Reservoir in an effort to collect male and female walleye. Fish will be brought back to the State Park ramp on the south side so that the hatcheries can process the fish.
Fish will then be hatched out at the state fish hatcheries, and either introduced as fry (in April) or fingerlings (in May) across dozens of lakes in Ohio.
WHO: Ohio Division of Wildlife
WHAT: walleye egg collection, photo opportunities to view collection, processing, and disinfection of eggs, interviews with fisheries biologists. Weather permitting, media members will be invited on boats to better follow the collection process but opportunities to capture photos and video from shore will also be available.
WHEN: Work will be daily, March 14 to March 16, beginning at 9:30am. The collection process may continue after the 16th depending on the success of the days prior. Call ahead for a status update for a possible weekend visit.
WHERE: Mosquito Creek Reservoir, Cortland (Trumbull County); state park ramp on south of lake
If you are interested in visiting this project and need more information, contact Matt Wolfe, project leader, at (330) 802-1436. We request that you call Matt if you plan to visit so we know to expect you.
Media Contact<br />
Jamey Graham, Wildlife Communication Specialist<br />
Ohio Division of Wildlife<br />
(330) 245-3020