Survey and Population assessment Schedule - 2018
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, 2018
| Sample Dates | Lake | County | Survey Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| March - April | --- | --- | Winterkill Checks (as needed) |
| March - April | Sarah | Murray | Walleye Spawn Take - Fry Production |
| May - June | --- | --- | Largemouth Bass Night Electrofishing (TS) |
| May 21 - May 25 | Indian | Nobles | Standard Survey (SD) |
| May 29 - June 1 | Kinbrae | Nobles | Standard Survey (SD) |
| May 29 - June 1 | Mountain | Cottonwood | Standard Survey (SD) |
| June 4 - June 8 | Bingham | Cottonwood | Standard Survey (SD) |
| June 4 - June 8 | Cedar | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) with IBI |
| June 11 - June 15 | Sarah | Murray | Standard Survey (SD) |
| June 18 - June 22 | Yankton | Lyon | Standard Survey (SD) |
| June 25 - June 29 | West Graham | Nobles | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 9 - July 13 | Rock | Lyon | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 16 - July 20 | Long | Watonwan | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 23 - July 27 | Talcot | Cottonwood | Standard Survey (SD) |
| July 30 - August 3 | Shaokotan | Lincoln | Standard Survey (SD) |
| August 6 - August 10 | Shetek | Murray | Standard Survey (SD) |
| August 13 - August 17 | Okabena | Nobles | Standard Survey (SD) with IBI |
| August 20 - August 24 | Fairmont Chain (Amber, Hall, Sisseton) | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) with IBI |
| August 27 - August 31 | Wilmert | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) with IBI |
| September 4-7 | Fox | Martin | Standard Survey (SD) |
| Various | Little Sioux River | Jackson | Invasive Carp Monitoring (RS) |
| September - November | --- | --- | Walleye Harvest |
| October-November | --- | --- | Walleye Night Electrofishing (TS) |