Survey and population assessment schedule - 2021
Each year the Windom Area Fisheries Office conducts standard lake surveys (SD), river surveys (RS), and other special assessments (TS & IBI) to monitor fish populations and other non-fish lake characteristics. Here we have posted our tentative schedule for your information. Note: this schedule is subject to change depending on weather, staff availability and other unforeseen factors. If you are interested in further information or would like to volunteer to assist in sampling please contact the Windom Area Fisheries Office.
Lake survey and fish population assessments 2021
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| Sample Dates | Lake | County | Survey Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| March - April | --- | --- | Winterkill checks (as needed) |
| March-April | Sarah | Murray | Walleye Spawn Take - Fry Production and Stocking |
| May-June | --- | --- | Largemouth Bass Night Electrofishing |
| June 1-June 5 | Summit | Murray | Standard Survey (SD) |
| June 8-June 12 | Little Spirit | Jackson | Standard Survey (SD) with IBI |
| June 15-June 19 | East Twin | Lyon | Standard Survey (SD) |
| June 15-June 19 | West Twin | Lyon | Standard Survey (SD) |
| June 22-June 26 | Big Twin | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| June 22-June 26 | Loon | Jackson | Standard Survey (SD) with IBI |
| July 6-July 10 | Fox | Murray | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 6-July 10 | Stay | Lyon | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 13-July 17 | Bean | Cottonwood | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 13-July 17 | Wood | Lyon | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 20-July 24 | Clear | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 27-July 31 | Cottonwood | Cottonwood | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Aug. 3-Aug. 7 | Shetek | Murray | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Aug. 10-Aug. 14 | Budd | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Aug. 31-Sept. 4 | Fox | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Sep.-Nov. | --- | --- | Fall Walleye Night Electrofishing |
| Sep.-Nov. | --- | --- | Walleye Fingerling Harvest and Stocking |
| Sep.-Nov. | --- | --- | Walleye Genetic Research Study |