Lake Opinicon, Canada
Article:
Target catch:
Bluegill and other bony fish
Study Type:
Field study in the wild
Effect on target catch:
Fish catch rates were not impacted by either excluder device. The majority (88%) of fish were retained when the escape chimney was used.
Effect on bycatch species:
The exclusion device with bars across the net significantly reduced turtle catch rates. All turtles were able to escape through the escape chimney.