AUTHORS: Levi Suchla, University of Minnesota; Lynn Waterhouse, University of Minnesota/U.S. Geological Survey
ABSTRACT: Mille Lacs Lake is an economically, recreationally, and culturally significant fishery, with Walleye being one of the the main targets for anglers. Over the past 30+ years, numerous biotic and abiotic changes have occurred within the lake and have had an impact on the fishery. This project aims to explore what factors have had the biggest influence on the body condition of walleye, understand the impact of some aquatic invasive species that are present in the lake, and determine the trends and shifts in walleye body condition and growth over time in relation to changing conditions.
