TPWD 1965 F-4-R-12 #1011: Fisheries Investigations and Surveys of the Waters of Region 2-A: Job No. D-1, Fisheries Problem Determination

--- Page 1 --- JOB COMPLETION REPORT As required by FEDERAL AID IN FISHERIES RESTORATION ACT TEXAS Federal Aid Project No. F-4-R-12 FISHERIES INVESTIGATIONS AND SURVEYS OF THE WATERS OF REGION 2-A Job No. D-1l: Fisheries Problem Determination Project Leader: Dwane Q. Smith J. Weldon Watson Executive Director Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Austin, Texas Marion Toole Eugene A, Walker D-J Coordinator Director for Wildlife Services January 25, 1966 --- Page 2 --- Abstract = Field data were examined to determine fisheries problems in Region 2-A. As a result of this analysis, new jobs have been initiated to determine public access to fishing waters of the region and to isolate the cause or causes for river carpsucker kills which occur on Lake Kemp. --- Page 3 --- Job Completion Report State of Texas Project No. F-4-R-12 Name: Fisheries Investigations and Surveys of the Waters of Region 2-A Job No._ D-1 oo. Title: Fisheries Problem Determination Period Covered ____— November 1, 1964 - October 31, 1965 Objectives: Analysis of data to determine specific fisheries problems in the concerned waters. Procedures: Field data collected during the progress of other project work was examined in order to define specific fisheries problems and examine new fishery develop- ments in Region 2-A. Findgngs: In addition to past, well defined fisheries problems (rough fish populations, vegetation growths and lack of proper fisheries management) the problem of public access has been brought to light. Fishermen should be informed on where the public has access to fishable waters. This brought about a public access survey (Job A-3). This job will be continued in the F-4-R-13 segment. Selective die-off of river carpsucker (Carpiodes carpio) continues in Lake Kemp. A study has been initiated to determine the cause or causes (Job D-2). N —_ Prepared by____Dwane Q, Smith __ Approved w Lltpeon Lpoote_ Project Leader (Coordinator) ___Gary Wood _ Regional Supervisor Date January 25, 1966