Assessment of Angling and Recreational Use in Trout Brook Pond, MI

Assessment of Angling and Recreational Use in Trout Brook Pond, MI

"Michigan has more than 11,000 inland lakes ranging from large natural systems to small man-made impoundments. Small impoundments can create popular fisheries in areas that lack fishing opportunities in a lake setting. Unfortunately, the amount of recreational use these impoundments receive is unknown and remains an issue for management and funding implications. In this study Trout Brook Pond, a small secluded impoundment located in the Eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, was assessed for total angling and recreational usage. A random stratified creel survey aided by mechanical equipment (trail cameras) from April 26, 2014 until September 30, 2014 was implemented. When estimated overall angling pressure was low at a total of 15 angler trips consisting of 21 angling hours. Given the results, trail cameras proved a viable method of data collection for inland lake creel survey counts and have further implications in the fisheries field. This data collected along with past knowledge of the system will allow managers to assess the future of Trout Brook Pond by conducting a cost benefit analysis."

Barta, Robert

Biology

Lake Superior State University

2015

Neal Godby

Copyright Robert Barta: All rights reserved. LSSU use only.

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