Portage Lake Fish Survey

Published Tuesday June 20, 2023 @ 8:55 am
Posted on: June 20, 2023 - 8:56am

Portage Lake Fish Survey starting Monday, June 19, 2023 through Friday, June 23, 2023, an independent Fish Survey of Portage Lake will be taking place. All permits to perform such a survey have be acquired by the Fisheries Biologist performing the survey. Dr. Doug Workman with Advanced Ecological Management (AEM) will be collecting data over multiple days on Portage Lake. Using various techniques from netting to electroshocking, this study should help determine the overall health of the fishery present within Portage Lake. This survey will be similar to those historically performed by the Michigan DNR. Areas were nets are placed will be marked and it is best to try to avoid those areas if possible, during the survey. Best practices will be used to limit fish mortality and the Invasive Species Committee is working with local groups to donate any fish to local food banks.

(Per email received from PLM on 6/20/2023)