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 |
| May-June | --- | --- | Largemouth Bass Night Electrofishing |
| June 1-June 4 | Clear | Lyon | Standard Survey (SD) |
| June 7-June 11 | St. James | Watonwan | Standard Survey (SD) |
| June 14-June 18 | Buffalo | Murray | Standard Survey (SD) with IBI |
| June 21-June 25 | Currant | Murray | Standard Survey (SD) with IBI |
| June 28-July 2 | Kansas | Watonwan | Standard Survey (SD) with IBI |
| July 6-July 9 | Fish | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 12-July 16 | Dead Coon | Lincoln | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 19-July 23 | Imogene | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 26-July 30 | Corabelle | Murray | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Aug 2-Aug 6 | Benton | Lincoln | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Aug 9-Aug 13 | Shaokotan | Lincoln | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Aug 16-Aug 20 | George | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Aug 23-Aug 27 | Round | Jackson | Standard Survey (SD) with IBI |
| Aug 30-Sep 3 | Fox | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Sep. 7-Sep. 10 | Sarah | Murray | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Sep.-Nov. | --- | --- | Fall Walleye Night Electrofishing |
| Sep.-Nov. | --- | --- | Walleye Fingerling Harvest and Stocking |
| Sep.-Nov. | --- | --- | Walleye Genetic Research Study |