UAT

BASIC INFO:

River sampled:

Tar River

Fisheries Biologists conducting sampling:

Kirk Rundle and Tom Fox

Date of sample:

4/22/2015      

Area(s) of river sampled, and water temps:

From Battle Park downstream to Dunbar

Water temperature was approximately 17 C, or approximately 65 F.

Boat ramp(s) used to access river:

Battle Park

Species (spp) information:

·        Spp. captured:

American Shad and Striped Bass

·        Numbers by spp: 23 American Shad, 25 Striped Bass

·        Size range by spp: American Shad 15-23”; Striped Bass 16-28”

·        Max size for spp: American Shad – Female ~ 4 pounds; Striped Bass– Male ~ 8 pounds

·        Sex ratio by spp: American Shad approximately 50% males; Striped Bass 100% males

·        Were the fish tagged? The Striped Bass were tagged with DMF individually numbered anchor tags.

ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS:

River level and other water quality observations (turbity, etc.):

At time of sampling, Tar River was at high flows, at a high level, and very turbid.

Weather conditions on sampling date?

Warm and sunny.

Your observations of other people fishing on the river:

There were two boat anglers fishing downstream of Battle Park and a moderate number of bank anglers fishing at Battle Park.

Comments to anglers about your sampling results, and fishing-related conclusions that can be drawn from your data:

American Shad are likely to be available in good numbers over the next several weeks.  Larger female Striped Bass could increase in number over the next week as water temperatures approach optimal spawning temperatures. All fish sampled were returned to the river in good condition. The river was at a high level that made sampling a challenge. The river will likely be considerably high over the next few days and caution should be used when angling and boating.

• Electrofishing information
• Shad and River Herring Identification Handout
• REPORT a Tagged Striped Bass
• Monitoring and Surveys Reports

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• Tarboro
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