Mead Lake Fish Habitat Event 9.27.25 Watershed Fishery Improvement Project
A great crew of about 25 volunteers constructed and placed the structures Saturday morning. Afterwards, we were treated to a tasty beef stew lunch- and tasty cookies . . .thanks Coleen and others!
19 log and 4 pallet fish habitat structures placed
Deep water structures ready for placement in 10-15 feet of water.
"In and Out" dock service came over fro the Lake Holcomb area to help out with the structure drop
A crew ready on their way to place a deep water structure.
Volunteer with ECRWA
Lake Eau Claire-Another successful fish structure placement
On Saturday, September 20th, volunteers constructed 12 "half-log" fish habitat structures. Each structure is made from an eight-foot oak log that is sawed in half lengthwise. The log is attached with 1" rope to two concrete blocks. Then the holes in the blocks are stuffed with pine branches which are secured to the blocks. The structures are then placed in 4 to 8 feet of water. Once in place, algae attach to the branches which then attract phytoplankton, which attract small minnows. The minnows then have a place to safely hang out, reproduce, and ultimately provide a prolific food source for game fish. The more food at the bottom of the food chain provides more food for the game fish. The more game fish in the lake the better the fishing!
Over the years, the volunteers on Lake Eau Claire have added these structure as well as "tree drops" (some 500 in total)! The fisherman will attest this has improved the fishery on the lake. Way to go Lake Eau Claire volunteers!
Bathymetric assessment of river and sand traps upriver from Lake Eau Claire June 26, 2024
Prof. Zika with bathy sonar in place.
Drone image 300ft above Gravel Pit trap.
Just below Gravel Pit rapids.
Prof. Zika in our research boat!
Drone image (at 300') above Trap at G Bridge.
Piloting the boat up river the three miles to G Bridge.
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Mead Lake Volunteers in action! Volunteers working with the DNR, ECRWA Inc., and Moleare Microbubble Systems to improve water quality.
Work day on Lake Mead-prep work for lake bathymetry.
