Survey and population assessment schedule - 2023
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 2023
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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 |
| April-May | Fox | Martin | Muskellunge Assessment |
| May-June | --- | --- | Largemouth Bass Night Electrofishing |
| May 15-May 19 | Independence | Jackson | Standard Survey (SD) |
| May 22-May 26 | South Heron | Jackson | Standard Survey (SD) |
| May 29-June 2 | Fulda | Murray | Standard Survey (SD) |
| June 5-June 9 | Clear | Jackson | Standard Survey (SD) |
| June 12-June 16 | Okamanpeedan | Jackson | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 3-July 7 | Flaherty | Jackson | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 10-July14 | Fish | Jackson | Standard Survey (SD) with IBI |
| July17-July 21 | Goose | Lyon | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 24-July 28 | Benton | Lincoln | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 31-Aug 4 | Island | Lyon | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Aug 7-Aug 11 | Iowa | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Aug 14-Aug 18 | Round | Jackson | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Aug 21-Aug 25 | Clam | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Aug 28- Sep 1 | Sisseton | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Sep 4-Sep 8 | Fox | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Sep.-Nov. | --- | --- | Fall Walleye Night Electrofishing |
| Sep.-Nov. | --- | --- | Walleye Fingerling Harvest and Stocking |
| Sep.-Nov. | --- | --- | Walleye Genetic Research Study (if needed) |