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Lakes Benefit from Habitat Projects in New Jersey

September 24, 2008

Trees head to their destination on Lake LenapeThe Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries completed four artificial habitat projects in 2007 and 2008 at Union Lake, Lake Lenape (Atlantic County), Hammonton Lake, and Penbryn Lake. These projects were made possible through partnerships with the Boy Scouts, South Jersey Bass Club Association, Hammonton Lake Water Quality Committee, and Atlantic County Division of Parks and Recreation.

Artificial habitat projects are well documented to be effective in increasing angler catch rates as a result of improved habitat. The Division of Fish and Wildlife has cooperatively worked with local-fishing organizations to enhance the habitat in many of New Jersey’s lakes, ponds, and reservoirs for years. The locations of artificial habitats have been mapped with GPS coordinates.

Other projects recently completed at Assunpink Lake, Stone Tavern Lake, and Mercer Lake (2006) were highlighted in the feature article, “Local Lakes Get Home Makeover.”

Descriptions of the most recent projects are as follows:

LAKE LENAPE

Loading trees at Lake LenapeA lake habitat enhancement project was completed at Lake Lenape, Atlantic County on February 22, 2008. A total of thirteen individuals comprised of Atlantic County Parks staff, members of the Cedarwater Bassmasters and Bucketmouth Brigade Bass Club, and a volunteer from the local rowing association completed the project on a cold winter day. Park staff and the rowing association provided boats to deploy the habitat structures. Structures were placed in eight locations in the deeper section of the lake near the dam, which had the least amount of cover. A total of 300 discarded evergreen trees were dispersed at the six locations.

Lake Lenape
Site # Habitat Coordinates
1 39° 27′ 24.0″ N 74° 44′ 01.7″ W
2 39° 27′ 24.6″ N 74° 44′ 10.8″ W
3 39° 27′ 23.0″ N 74° 44′ 14.7″ W
4 39° 27′ 20.0″ N 74° 44′ 16.0″ W
5 39° 27′ 15.7″ N 74° 44′ 17.3″ W
6 39° 27′ 15.9″ N 74° 44′ 16.2″ W
7 39° 27′ 40.7″ N 74° 44′ 23.8″ W
8 39° 27′ 44.4″ N 74° 44′ 25.4″ W

UNION LAKE

Tom Ritterhoff prepares a habitat structure for Union LakeTom Ritterhoff, a Boy Scout from Cape May Court House, NJ, was instrumental in the Union Lake project. The structures were deployed by fisheries biologists from the Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries. Tom obtained all materials and built the structures with the assistance of members from Troop 65.

A total of 25 structures were deployed at two existing habitat structure locations in Union Lake. The structures were constructed from PVC pipe and plastic buckets and were placed in 10 - 12 feet of water. Warmwater fish species including largemouth and smallmouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and chain pickerel will greatly benefit from this

Union Lake
Site # Habitat Coordinates
1 39° 25′ 01.9″ N 75° 03′ 53.8″ W
2 39° 24′ 25.5″ N 75° 03′ 51.5″ W
3 39° 24′ 42.4″ N 75° 3′ 52.5″ W
4 39° 24′ 58.7″ N 75° 3′ 56.4″ W
5 39° 24′ 58.7″ N 75° 3′ 32.6″ W
6 39° 24′ 45.5″ N 75° 3′ 23.2″ W
7 39° 24′ 20.6″ N 75° 3′ 29.4″ W
8 39° 25′ 27.4″ N 75° 3′ 42.8″ W
9 39° 25′ 29.7″ N 75° 3′ 56.8″ W
10 39° 24′ 8.8″ N 75° 3′ 39.6″ W
11 39° 24′ 26.4″ N 75° 3′ 54.0″ W
12 39° 24′ 19.9″ N 75° 3′ 14.3″ W
BOLD indicates locations of new structures

HAMMONTON LAKE

A lake habitat enhancement project was completed at Hammonton Lake, Atlantic County on May 13, 2008. Structures were placed in three locations in the deeper section of the lake. A total of 35 discarded evergreen trees were dispersed at the three locations. Phase two of this project, consisting of 30 additional structures constructed by a local fishing organization, will be completed during the fall of 2008.

Hammonton Lake
Site # Habitat Coordinates
1 39° 37′ 46.4″ N 74° 46′ 41.8″ W
2 39° 37′ 46.9″ N 74° 46′ 36.0″ W
3 39° 37′ 50.5″ N 74° 46′ 22.0″ W

PENBRYN LAKE

A fisheries management plan was completed in 2005 for Penbryn Lake, and recommendations were made to deploy artificial habitat structures to improve the largemouth bass and black crappie fisheries. The Penbryn Lake project was completed through a partnership with Patrick Fuzer, an Eagle Scout from Mount Laurel. The project was completed on April 12, 2007. Eight scouts and three parents assisted with the project. The scouts provided all materials including evergreen trees, concrete block and rope. More than 190 trees were deployed in the lake. Locations were predetermined utilizing a bathymetric map, GPS, and depth finder. Structures were placed in 10 to 25 feet of water.

Penbryn Lake
Site # Habitat Coordinates
1 39° 45′ 59.3″ N 74° 56′ 16.5″ W
2 39° 45′ 57.9″ N 74° 56′ 32.3″ W
3 39° 45′ 53.6″ N 74° 56′ 31.7″ W
4 39° 45′ 54.7″ N 74° 56′ 21.0″ W
5 39° 45′ 55.0″ N 74° 56′ 16.2″ W
6 39° 45′ 58.1″ N 74° 56′ 14.3″ W
7 39° 45′ 59.1″ N 74° 56′ 21.6″ W
8 39° 45′ 58.4″ N 74° 56′ 32.5″ W
9 39° 45′ 57.8″ N 74° 56′ 25.0″ W

The staff of the Bureau of Freshwater Fisheries is continually working to improve fishing opportunities throughout the state of New Jersey and welcomes the input of independent anglers and of organized clubs.



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State Parks Prepare For June Weather, Free Fishing Days

May 21, 2008

As summer heats up, parks plan more events for increased visitation

PRATT — Although the first official day of summer is June 20, most Kansans consider June the first full month of summer and begin planning trips to their favorite state parks. To enhance those visits, park staff conduct a variety of special events throughout the state. From Free Park Entrance Days to events celebrating a special attribute of an individual park, Kansas state parks have something for everyone.

The highlight of June is Free Fishing Days, June 7-8. On these two days, Kansans will be able to fish without having to buy a license, making a state park visit even more attractive because state parks provide convenient access to lakes and reservoirs. Although Free Fishing Days apply to waters statewide, special Free Fishing Day events will be held at Glen Elder, Lovewell, Pomona, Tuttle Creek, and Wilson state parks. (Other parks may plan last minute events. For more information, contact the nearest KDWP office or search for an event on the internet at www.rbff.org.)

Free Park Entrance Days are popular statewide, and each park sets its own dates for these events when anyone can enter the park without purchasing a daily park entrance permit. Many events are educational, and all make visiting Kansas state parks more fun. For more information on state park events, phone individual parks or click the ” Event Calendar” on the “State Parks” page of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks website, www.kdwp.state.ks.us.

Park goers are urged to phone the park they intend to visit before traveling. Telephone numbers of all state parks offices may be found on the KDWP website. Click “State Parks” at the top of the page, then “Locations” in the left-hand column.

The following is a list of Kansas state park events for June:



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State Parks Plan OK KIDS Days, Free Entrance in May

May 6, 2008

Many parks combine OK Kids and Free Park Entrance days first weekend in May

PRATT — April showers have brought May flowers to Kansas state parks, and with flowers come warm weather and more outdoor events. Many of the highlights of state park events are OK Kids Days. This May, five state parks will conduct events specifically for youth. These events provide opportunities for kids across Kansas to experience various outdoor activities, from birdwatching to fishing clinics. For many, this is an introduction to the outdoors. For others, it is a rekindling of outdoor interests.

State parks planning combined OK Kids Days and Free Park Entrance Days in May include Cheney, May 3-4; Eisenhower, May 3; Meade, May 3-4; Prairie Dog, May 3; and Webster, May 3-4. Hillsdale State Park will conduct a Free Park Entrance Day May 11.Other May events range from crappie tournaments to horse trail rides to the Governor’s Cup Walleye Fishing Tournament (at Glen Elder State Park, May 4). Each park sets its own dates for these events.

Many events are educational and all make visiting Kansas state parks more fun. For more information on state park events, phone individual parks or click the ” Event Calendar” on the “State Parks” page of the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks website, www.kdwp.state.ks.us. 

Park goers are urged to phone the park they intend to visit before traveling. T elephone numbers of all state parks offices may be found on the KDWP website. Click “State Parks” at the top of the page, then “Locations” in the left-hand column.

The following is a list of other state park events for May:



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Hooked On Fishing – Not On Drugs® Workshop Scheduled for May 29 At Tannehill Historical State Park

April 24, 2008

“Hooked On Fishing – Not On Drugs®” (HOFNOD) uses a mentor-based fishing program to teach fishing skills and positive life choices. On Thursday, May 29, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host a “Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” workshop at the Historical Schoolhouse in Tannehill Historical State Park. Tannehill is located just off I-59 between Tuscaloosa and Birmingham. This one-day workshop will allow participants to conduct a mentor-based fishing program that will make a difference in children’s lives. Science teachers, physical education teachers, counselors, Boys and Girls Club workers, bass club members, parks and recreation department employees, and volunteers are invited to improve the lives of youth through HOFNOD skills. Mature high school students who would like to mentor younger students are also welcome. Participants may register for the event by contacting Maurice Jackson with the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division at maurice.jackson@dcnr.alabama.gov or (205) 477-6301. Lodging may be reserved at (205) 477-5711. The deadline for registration is May 26, 2008.

 
The one-day training session will give volunteers activities and lessons to help children make appropriate decisions and learn to become ethical anglers. “Hooked on Fishing – Not on Drugs” programs require youth to participate in fishing and stewardship activities, in addition to learning about making good life choices through role-playing and other training. Although workshop participants will learn to improve their fishing abilities and to teach youth how to fish, the main goal is to learn about the HOFNOD Program. Participants become certified HOFNOD instructors and will be able to use the “Hooked On Fishing - Not On Drugs®” name and logo.
 
“Hooked On Fishing – Not On Drugs®” is a partnership program among the Future Fisherman Foundation, the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division, and volunteers.
 
The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) promotes wise stewardship, management and enjoyment of Alabama’s natural resources through five divisions: Marine Police, Marine Resources, State Lands, State Parks, and Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries. To learn more about ADCNR, visit www.outdooralabama.com.


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