Fish Species Spotlight Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieui) Smallmouth bass inhabit clear, strong-flowing streams and rivers and medium sized clear lakes. In both lakes and streams smallmouth often are found near boulders or rock out-croppings. They prefer somewhat cooler waters than the largemouth bass, but still are considered a warm-water species. Smallmouth larvae eat copepods, waterfleas, and other small zooplankton (small floating animals). At about 1.5 in they begin to include aquatic insect larvae and some small fish. At about 3 in, they add crayfish to the menu. From 1 year old on, smallmouth bass eat mostly fish (darters, minnows, yellow perch, sunfishes, and others) and crayfish. Smallmouth are prized by anglers for their fighting ability and willingness to bite.
Mission The mission of the Midwest Glacial Lakes Partnership is to protect, restore and enhance Midwestern glacial lakes fish and aquatic communities through partnerships that foster fish habitat conservation and improve the quality of life for the American people. Guiding Principles Habitat protection is the most cost-effective long-term conservation strategy. The Partnership will help local and regional efforts acquire the necessary resources and provide decision analysis and other evaluation tools necessary to succeed. Money spent in restoration, if done correctly, is a wise investment and will result in a positive return on that investment. Our lake conservation efforts are most likely to succeed when we evaluate progress toward clear and measurable goals, adapting our methods as new information becomes available. Partners In Action Move your mouse over the video box above and click the play arrow to learn about fish sticks in Wisconsin. Lake of the Clouds, Ontonagon Co., MI
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