Lake Beseck survey

Posted by: fishingbum

Lake Beseck survey - 11/07/15 05:37 PM

Just wondering the results of the last electroshock survey after the dam repair was complete. And info on this and who to talk to about enhancing the forage base or otherwise help the lake would be appreciated. Thanks.
Posted by: Mitch P.

Re: Lake Beseck survey - 12/07/15 02:23 PM

From DEEP:

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Fishingbum,

We conducted an electrofishing survey this past spring after the lake refilled. We were pleasantly surprised to find that almost all fish species held over well in the pool of water that remained during the drawdown. As you can see from the data in our survey below (follow link to our web page), fish densities (numbers of fish caught per hour of electrofishing) were just fine! Unlike some other lakes that in the past have been completely drained, Beseck needed no remedial stocking to replenish its fish populations. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to respond to your question.


http://www.ct.gov/deep/lib/deep/fishing/...hing_Survey.pdf
Posted by: BaldPelican

Re: Lake Beseck survey - 12/14/15 08:28 PM

There is a lot of interesting data in that document beyond the lake beseck data. Thanks for posting
Posted by: onthewater102

Re: Lake Beseck survey - 12/17/15 02:13 PM

Indeed
Posted by: joebaggs99

Re: Lake Beseck survey - 12/18/15 08:47 AM

Great data.
Posted by: buckcall

Re: Lake Beseck survey - 12/25/15 10:39 PM

I looks like the smallies didn't make it through the draw down.
Posted by: PDona

Re: Lake Beseck survey - 12/26/15 04:42 PM

Maybe The smallies were deeper when the boat went around the lake. They only shock to 6 ft or so. There is almost twice as many lmb, so let's hope some were smb.
Posted by: buckcall

Re: Lake Beseck survey - 01/19/16 10:37 AM

Heard one smallie about a 1 lber was caught.
Posted by: JBear

Re: Lake Beseck survey - 02/04/16 12:55 PM

A buddy of mine caught a smallie around 2 lbs last October. They're still in there. Not many, but they are there.