Potential Restoration and Management Strategies for Lake Trout in Kushog Lake

Title

Potential Restoration and Management Strategies for Lake Trout in Kushog Lake

Author

Mike Francis and Dan Miller

Host Organization

Kushog Lake Property Owners Association, Norma Goodger

Supervising Faculty

Tom Whillans, Environmental and Resource Science/Studies

Reference Number

TP-639

Date

2011

Location of Document

Online

Area

Haliburton County

Subject

Ecological Restoration 
Environmental Science / Studies
Resource Management

Abstract

This report focuses on the threats to the Lake Trout population which are anthropogenic that have resulted in unfavourable living conditions for Lake Trout in Kushog Lake. The threats discussed in this paper are mainly related to like sedimentation and angling pressures. The report offers some potential management strategies for relieving these pressures. These management suggestions consist of projects the community may wish to finance, but with an emphasis on those that are based on local participation. Possible management options and opportunities related to erosion include spawning reef construction and preservation initiatives, reducing wave turbidity and shoreline disturbance, as well as education. Seasonal restrictions, access control, and reducing ice fishing mortality related to angling are also discussed. Accompanying management strategies include regulatory enforcement, fish sanctuaries, and catch and release practices.

Files

Reference

Mike Francis and Dan Miller, Potential Restoration and Management Strategies for Lake Trout in Kushog Lake, 2011