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Lake Roosevelt Burbot Population Assessment Project: A Study on Monitoring and Management of Burbot Population Trends

This project aims to assess the burbot population in Lake Roosevelt through detailed analysis of existing data and gear comparisons, with a focus on monitoring and managing population trends. The goal is to ensure a healthy and sustainable population of burbot in the lake, considering factors such as by-catch, gear efficiency, and population status. The study involves evaluating Fall Walleye Index Netting (FWIN) data from 2013-2017, comparing gear types like gill nets, cod traps, and trammel nets, and implementing a standardized stock assessment protocol for better management. By analyzing catch rates, abundance, and survival rates, the project aims to provide insights for effective conservation strategies. Utilizing a strategic approach, the project seeks to address key management questions regarding the burbot population in Lake Roosevelt.

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Lake Roosevelt Burbot Population Assessment Project: A Study on Monitoring and Management of Burbot Population Trends

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  1. Lake Roosevelt Burbot Population AssessmentProject No. 2008-115-00 Jason McLellan Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

  2. Background • Status reviews (1997, 2001) • “Healthy” • Abundance increasing • Poor growth/condition • Based on by-catch • Lack standardized monitoring

  3. Background • Fall Walleye Index Netting (FWIN) • BPA Project No. 1994-043-00 • Gill nets • Data – burbot by-catch • No analysis • Burbot monitoring?

  4. Goal and Objective • Goal - Healthy & harvestable population • Objective - Monitor population status and trend

  5. Management Questions • Is FWIN by-catch adequate for monitoring? • Differences between gear types? • Most efficient gear for non-lethal capture? • Relationship - catch rate and abundance? • Status of the population?

  6. Project Design • Evaluate FWIN (2013-2017) • analyze existing data • Gear Comparisons (2013-2015) • FWIN gill nets, cod traps, trammel nets • Stock Assessment (2013-2017) • Adapt – gear comparison

  7. Study Design • Gear Comparison FWIN • FWIN gill nets, cod traps, trammel nets • GRTS strategy • 50 sets/gear • November (1 wk) • Gear Comparison/Stock Assessment • cod traps, trammel nets • GRTS strategy • 240 sets/gear • late Fall - early Spring

  8. Analysis • FWIN • Analyze existing data – year effect, power analysis • Gear comparison – gear type and year effects • Gear Comparison/Stock Assessment • Analyze indices – gear and year effects, power • Capture-recapture – abundance & survival • Use most efficient after 3 years

  9. Analysis

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  12. Analysis • Catch rate – abundance relationship

  13. Management Implications • Current status and trends • Standardized stock assessment protocol • Standardized data for management

  14. Questions?

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