An investigation into the effects of electric fishing equipment on salmon and sea trout within the area of the Lancashire River Board.

The report looks at experiments into electric fishing equipment and effects on salmon and trout within the Lancashire River Board. Experiments include obtaining information on voltage gradients, ascertaining what damage to fish of the larger size groups resulted from electric fishing, determining wh...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stewart , L.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lancashire River Board 1960
Subjects:
Fisheries
Limnology
England
Lancashire River Board
Samonid fisheries
Salmo salar
Salmo trutta
Kelt
Fish eggs
Electric fishing
Fish biology
Fishing mortality
Environmental effects
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/25242
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Summary:The report looks at experiments into electric fishing equipment and effects on salmon and trout within the Lancashire River Board. Experiments include obtaining information on voltage gradients, ascertaining what damage to fish of the larger size groups resulted from electric fishing, determining whether or not fractures could occur in coarse fish and brown trout,similar to those occurring in salmon and sea trout, and effects low temperatures have on electrofishing techniques. Environment Agency Archives North West No date on paper, date given is estimated guess.

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