(1958–1959) Job Completion Report: Experimental Stocking of Channel Bass, Scaenops ocellatus, in Red Bluff Reservoir and in the Pecos River of Texas

--- Page 1 --- Job Completion Report State of TEXAS Project No. F-5-R-6 Name: Fisheries Investigations and Surveys of the Waters of Region 3-B. Job No. E-1 Title: Experimental Stocking of Channel Bass, Scaenops ocellatus, in Red Bluff Res- ervoir and in the Pecos River of Texas. Period Covered: April 16, 1958 - April 15, 1959. Abstract: No fish were obtainable for this job during the year. Objectives: To determine if the above game species may be successfully introduced into these inland waters and to obtain data pretaining to their ecological requirements. Findings: Unusual tide conditions on the coast prevented the marine staff of the Texas Game and Fish Commission from obtaining a sufficient number of these fish for experimental introduction. Since young fish were desired, the cost of capturing an adequate quantity became prohibitive when unusually fresh waters in the bays resulted in the juvenile fish dispersing before they reached locations where they could be effectively seined. Recommendation: It is recommended that the job be continued until the objectives stated above have been accomplished. ¢ Sou | LA Prepared by Lawrence S. Campbell Approved by Ayan Y Project Leader Director Inland Fisheries Division Date September 11, 1959