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����� �� �� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � ��� � STATE OF MICHIGAN � � � � ������� DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Number 32 October 2004 Michigan Fish Stocking Guidelines II: with Periodic Updates James L. Dexter, Jr. and Richard P. O’Neal Editors www.michigan.gov/dnr/ FISHERIES DIVISION SPECIAL REPORT MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FISHERIES DIVISION Fisheries Special Report 32 October 2004 Michigan Fish Stocking Guidelines II: with Periodic Updates James L. Dexter, Jr. and Richard P. O’Neal Editors The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR), provides equal opportunities for employment and access to Michigan’s natural resources. 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For information or assistance on this publication, contact the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division, Box 30446, Lansing, MI 48909, or call 517-373-1280. This publication is available in alternative formats. ����� �� �� � � � � � � � � � � � � Printed under authority of Michigan Department of Natural Resources � � � ��� � � � � Total number of copies printed 135 — Total cost $1,822.98 — Cost per copy $13.50 � ������� Michigan Fish Stocking Guidelines II October 2004 Suggested Citation Format Dexter, J. L., Jr., and R. P. O’Neal, editors. 2004. Michigan fish stocking guidelines II: with periodic updates. Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Special Report 32, Ann Arbor. Suggested Citation ii Michigan Fish Stocking Guidelines II October 2004 Acknowledgements This report was compiled by Fisheries Division employees over a several-year period in an effort to update the Department of Natural Resource’s fish stocking guidelines. Substantial effort was put forth to use Michigan research and management examples whenever possible. This is a reflection upon the quality work done by division employees to further the knowledge of these species in our own waters. References from outside of Michigan were also used to either verify our own work, or provide information where it was lacking for Michigan. Contributors to this report are listed alphabetically. James Dexter, Jr. Richard O’Neal Todd Grischke James Schneider Ralph Hay John Schrouder Liz Hay-Chmielewski Kim Scribner Michael Herman Paul Seelbach Jory Jonas Gary Towns Roger Martin Steve Vanderlaan Bill McClay Gary Whelan Andrew Nuhfer Martha Wolgamood Vern Nurenberg Alan D. Sutton, Graphics Tina M. Tincher, Publication Design Ellen S. G. Johnston, Desktop Publisher James C. Schneider and Paul W. Seelbach, Reviewers Approved by James E. Johnson This report will be updated periodically as new advancements in fish stocking are confirmed effective and implemented. Acknowledgements iii Michigan Fish Stocking Guidelines II October 2004 Acknowledgements iv Michigan Fish Stocking Guidelines II October 2004 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ........................................................................................ III TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................V CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO MICHIGAN FISH STOCKING GUIDELINES ... 1 1.1 Historical Stocking Perspective...............................................................................2 1.2 References.................................................................................................................3 CHAPTER 2: GENERAL GUIDELINES ................................................................... 1 2.1 Introducing a New Species.......................................................................................1 2.2 Continuous and Supplemental Stocking ................................................................1 2.3 Stocking in Public Waters ........................................................................................1 2.4 Stocking in Private Waters .......................................................................................2 2.5 Genetic Issues...........................................................................................................3 2.6 Fish for Research Purposes.....................................................................................3 2.7 References.................................................................................................................5 2.8 Appendices................................................................................................................7 CHAPTER 3: DEPARTMENTAL PROCEDURES.................................................... 1 3.1 Fish Stocking Request and Review Process..........................................................1 3.2 Allocations, Surpluses, and Shortages of Fish......................................................1 3.3 Fish Transfers............................................................................................................1 3.4 Permits and Inspections for Private Stocking........................................................2 3.5 Reporting ...................................................................................................................2 3.6 References.................................................................................................................3 3.7 Appendices................................................................................................................5 CHAPTER 4: STOCKING GUIDELINES FOR LAKES AND STREAMS................. 1 4.1 Determining the Size of Fish and Time of Year to Stock.......................................1 Trout Size.................................................................................................................... 1 Trout Stocking Period.................................................................................................. 1 Coolwater Species ...................................................................................................... 2 4.2 Great Lakes and Connecting Waters.......................................................................3 Lake Superior.............................................................................................................. 4 Lake Michigan ............................................................................................................. 4 Lake Huron.................................................................................................................. 5 Lake Erie ..................................................................................................................... 6 4.3 Inland Lakes...............................................................................................................9 4.4 Inland Streams.........................................................................................................13 Coldwater Streams and General Stocking Rates...................................................... 13 Top-quality Trout Streams and General Stocking Rates........................................... 16 Top-quality Potamodromous Streams....................................................................... 16 Second-Quality Trout Streams and General Stocking Rates .................................... 17 Second-quality potamodromous streams.................................................................. 17 Warmwater streams .................................................................................................. 17 Potamodromous fish streams general notes............................................................. 18 4.5 Figures .....................................................................................................................19 4.6 Tables.......................................................................................................................27 4.7 References...............................................................................................................37 4.8 Appendices..............................................................................................................41 Table of Contents v Michigan Fish Stocking Guidelines II October 2004 CHAPTER 5: STOCKING GUIDELINES FOR VARIOUS SPECIES OF FISH.........1 5.1 Brown Trout...............................................................................................................1 5.2 Brook Trout................................................................................................................3 5.3 Rainbow Trout and Steelhead..................................................................................5 Lake Michigan ............................................................................................................. 6 Lake Huron.................................................................................................................. 7 Lake Superior.............................................................................................................