This study has presented a comprehensive overview of the status and ecology of walleye and sauger in the Wabash River, Indiana. Populations of walleye and sauger are relatively low in numbers. Both species exhibited a trend of increased abundance with river km from the mouth of the Wabash River. Summer walleye habitat use and movements were examined in the upper Wabash River. Walleye preferred run habitat over riffle or pool habitat. Lateral position, substrate use, and mean depth appeared to be influenced by discharge. Movements were generally short and occurred within a relatively small home range of 1.7 km. The population size limits the fisheries potential for walleye and sauger in the Wabash River mainstem. The upper Wabash River supports higher abundances of these species than the middle Wabash River and may provide a focal point for future management efforts. / Department of Biology
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:BSU/oai:cardinalscholar.bsu.edu:handle/187851 |
| Date | January 2004 |
| Creators | Weitzel, David L. |
| Contributors | Pyron, Mark |
| Source Sets | Ball State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Format | vi, 80 leaves : ill., maps ; 28 cm. |
| Source | Virtual Press |
| Coverage | n-us-in |
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