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Document Type
Thesis - University Access Only
Award Date
1989
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Wildlife and Fisheries Science
First Advisor
Charles R. Berry
Abstract
The 85.8-hectare evaporation reservoir at the Big Stone Power Plant, Grant county south Dakota, was evaluated in 1986 and 1987 as a potential rearing site for fingerling walleyes (Stizostedion vitreum vitreum). Percent of stocked fish harvested was 0.21% (1,874 fish) in 1986 and 0.02% (129 fish) in 1987. Harvest was low because winterkill did not eliminate fish predators from the evaporation pond. Harvested fingerlings averaged 133.0 mm± 4.4 mm (SE) and 122.7 mm± 2.9 mm in total length in September, 1986 and 1987, respectively. Growth was reduced by a late-summer decline in forage fish abundance. The evaporation pond is probably less suitable for rearing fall fingerling walleyes than more natural prairie potholes.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Walleye (Fish)--Habitat
Fish ponds--South Dakota
Big Stone Power Plant (S.D.).
Description
Includes bibliographical references ( pages 101-110)
Format
application/pdf
Number of Pages
128
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Rights
Copyright 2010 Louis N. Berg. All rights reserved.
Recommended Citation
Berg, Louis N., "Evaluation of a Power Plant Reservoir as a Fingerling Walleye Rearing Facility" (1989). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 290.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/290