Fish kills may be common in Upper Peninsula following extreme winter conditions
After the heavy ice and snow cover experienced on Upper Peninsula lakes this winter and spring, it may be common for anglers and others enjoying the outdoors to discover a higher than average number of dead fish or other aquatic creatures, such as turtles, frogs, toads and crayfish, Department of Natural Resources fisheries managers said today. “Winterkill is the most common type of fish kill,” said Gary Whelan, DNR Fisheries Division research section manager. “Much of the U.P. saw very deep ice and snow, so winterkill may be particularly common this year in shallow lakes, streams and ponds. These kills are localized and typically do not affect the overall health of the fish populations or fishing quality.” Read more
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