Fish surveys enable us to safely monitor fish populations in our lake to assess fish age, species, abundance and density to give a robust assessment of the fish population present.
Informed environmental management and protection requires current biological data to evaluate ecosystem health and identify the presence of species of conservation concern. This information allows our Board of Directors to make decisions that reduce impact to fish communities or identify specific mitigation to protect species and their habitats.
A creel survey (also known as an angler survey) is a type of survey performed by resource managers where an interviewer asks an angler questions about their fishing experience including questions such as the duration of the trip, how many fish they caught, and if they were satisfied with their experience. The interviewer may also ask about the angler’s thoughts about a future management decision. Additionally, harvested fish are counted and measured.
Creel surveys are performed to gain insight about recreational angling perceptions, efforts, and harvests in order to inform future decision making. Creel surveys are a valuable tool for fisheries managers to use in understanding the systems they manage and how the membership interacts with them.
Old timers, young bucks, whipper snappers and country bumpkins alike are welcome to come be a part of the GSA community.
