Reservoir Fish Habitat
Amberle Jones
Arizona Game and Fish Department
11/03/2024
08:30 AM
Abstract
Over the past decade, the Region 6 Aquatic Wildlife Program and the Aquatic Habitat Program have implemented habitat enhancement initiatives across five of the six primary lakes, utilizing both artificial structures and natural materials like Christmas trees. This presentation will provide an overview of each project, highlighting key lessons learned throughout the process. Additionally, it will summarize the creel and fish survey data, comparing pre- and post-enhancement results to assess the impact of these efforts on the aquatic ecosystems and angler satisfaction.