8005

• UCREFRP Catalog Number: 8005
• Author: McAda, C. W.
• Title: Mechanical Removal Of Northern Pike From The Gunnison River, 1995-1996.
• USFW Year: 1997.
• USFW - Doc Type: 58,
• Copyright Material: NO

RECOMMENDATIONS
• Northern pike should be removed from the Gunnison River downstream from Hartland
Diversion on a regular basis (intervals of 2-4 years). Sampling to remove pike should
be timed to correspond with river flows of 85-113 m3/s to be most effective. One week
of effort at the right time should be enough to remove most of the pike occupying the
reach. This specific effort may not be necessary if northern pike are removed from this
reach during other studies.
• Northern pike and other predators should be removed from the system when
encountered during routine sampling operations throughout the Gunnison and Colorado
rivers.
• The Colorado Division of Wildlife (in accordance with the Non-Native Stocking
Procedures) should develop a Fishery Management Plan for Paonia Reservoir that
includes an option to eradicate northern pike from the Reservoir. Funding and timing
should be evaluated according to the overall priorities of the Recovery Program.
• White suckers should be removed from the Gunnison River when encountered during
routine sampling operations.
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