A report on the population structure of adult salmon and sea trout in the River Lune using scale samples - with reference to historical data.
During 1993, a comprehensive data set of scale readings, length and weight measurements was established for migratory salmonids on the River Lune. This information was collected using three methods of fish capture: 1. The Lune estuary commercial nets. 2. River Lune Forge weir fish trap. 3. River Lune rod catch scale returns. Additional information was contributed by the Kent, Leven and Duddon rod and commercial fisheries. The data shows that the salmon stock in 1993 was dominated by two year old smolts. This varies from year to year.The sea trout population displays a normal population curve in terms of numbers of fish in each age and weight class. The growth rate of salmon and sea trout is very similar even though salmon have the benefit of high sea feeding.
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| Format: | monograph biblioteca |
| Language: | English |
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National Rivers Authority
1993-12
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| Subjects: | Ecology, Fisheries, Limnology, England, Lune Catchment, Salmo salar, Salmo trutta, Rivers, River fisheries, Salmon fisheries, Fishery surveys, Kelt, Stocking density, Distribution, Spawning populations, |
| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/1834/24743 |
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| Summary: | During 1993, a comprehensive data set of scale readings, length and weight measurements was established for migratory salmonids on the River Lune. This information was collected using three methods of fish capture: 1. The Lune estuary commercial nets. 2. River Lune Forge weir fish trap. 3. River Lune rod catch scale returns. Additional information was contributed by the Kent, Leven and Duddon rod and commercial fisheries. The data shows that the salmon stock in 1993 was dominated by two year old smolts. This varies from year to year.The sea trout population displays a normal population curve in terms of numbers of fish in each age and weight class. The growth rate of salmon and sea trout is very similar even though salmon have the benefit of high sea feeding. |
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