Kerry W. Hevel

The population of largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides) in 2314-ha Melton Hill Reservoir, TN, was estimated by 2 mark and recapture methods. Shoreline electrofishing was used to capture fish for marking, while shoreline electrofishing and a bass fishing tournament were used to obtain recaptures. Both methods yielded estimates of the same magnitude; however, slightly different size selectivities were found with the 2 recapture methods. Species selectivity of shoreline electrofishing and the bass tournament are also compared. The population structure of the black bass population in Melton...

This study was designed to obtain population estimates of largemouth bass in 703-acre Forrest Lake, Missollri, and also to compare population estimates obtained using electrofishing and tournament angling as recapture methods. A total of 283 electroshocked bass was marked with floy tags during September 30--October 4, 1974. Recaptures obtained during a two-day (October 12-13, 1974) bass fishing tournament yielded a population estimate of 1,203 bass over 250mm (10 in) in total length. During October 15-17, 1974. bass were resarnpled by electrofishine resulting in a population estimate of 1,...