Results of the 1986-87 California sea lion-steelhead trout predation control program at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. NWAFC Processed Report 88-30, Alaska Fisheries Science Center, NMFS, NOAA, Seattle, Washington.

Authors: 
Gearin, P.J., R. Pfeifer, S.J. Jeffries, R.L. DeLong, and M.A. Johnson.
Year: 
1988
Page #s: 
111 pp
Over time, noxious bait, consisting of dead steelhead containing lithium chloride, did not prevent California sea lion (Zalophus californianus) predation of Washington steelhead trout (Salmo gairdneri). Acoustic harassment devices worked only for a short time in reducing California sea lion depredation before sea lions began to habituate to sounds.
Field Studies:
Location Fishing gear Reduction technique Bycatch species Effect on bycatch species Catch Effect on target catch Type
Washington State   Noxious bait Pinnipeds Did not prevent predation Trout In the wild
Washington State   Acoustic harassment devices Pinnipeds Worked temporarily, then habituation occurred Scallop In the wild