Category: Electrofishing

The Ins-and-Outs of Shocking Surveys

     In some cases, ponds and lakes need a little extra care and attention before bringing home a forage fish package and eventually the sport fish of your dreams. This can involve an array of different management practices, such as water testing, vegetation control, lime or alum treatments, and today’s feature: electroshocking surveys!  … Read more »

What is Electrofishing?

There are many different techniques that are used for the purpose of studying fish. One of these techniques is called electrofishing. As you might guess by looking at its name, electrofishing involves using electricity in order to catch fish so that they can be studied by biologists and those who work in fisheries across the… Read more »