MAINE (Cont. ) 



3. Statewide Lake and Stream Survey. (FA: F-8-R) 



Biological surveys of the reconnaissance type are being continued on Maine 

 waters with special emphasis on large and heavily fished lakes and ponds. The 

 principal objective is to collect essential basic data on linnnological character- 

 istics and fish populations of each body of water. Analysis of results will per- 

 mit proper classification of lakes and formulation of managennent policies. 



Statewide; began December 1951, to close 1955; $39,055; W. Harry Everhart, 

 Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Dr. W. Harry Everhart, Fishery Office, University 

 of Maine, Orono, Maine. 



4. An Investigation of the Branch Lake Fisheries With Emphasis on the Brown 

 Trout. (FA: F-8-R in part) 



The objective of the project is to gain information as to the interrelationships 

 between brown trout and other game fishes, their spawning habits and movements, 

 food habits, and age and growth studies. A thorough study of the fishery is also 

 in progress including summer and winter creel censuses, intensive lake survey, 

 and the marking or tagging of both wild and hatchery raised fish. 



Hancock County; began June 1952, to close June 1954; $2, 000; Carll N. 

 Fenderson, Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Carll N. Fenderson, Department of Inland Fisheries 

 and Game, Birch Street, Greenville Junction, Maine. 



5. A Study of the Fish Population, Fish Migrations and Habitat Conditions of the 

 West Branch of the Penobscot River. (FA: F-8-R in part) 



An intense study of the Penobscot River is being conducted from Mattaseunk 

 Danri to the headwaters of the West Branch of the Penobscot River. From this 

 study a management plan will be determined that will give the best possible fish- 

 ing for this section of the Penobscot drainage. Anadromous as well as resident 

 species will be considered. 



University of Maine cooperating; Penobscot, Piscataquis and Aroostook 

 Counties; began November 1953, to close January 1956; $3,000; Richard E. 

 Cutting, Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Richard E. Cutting, Coburn Hall, University of Maine, 

 Orono, Maine. 



6. Investigation of the Fisheries of the Belgrade Lakes. (FA: F-8-R in part) 



This is one phase of a statewide project involving mzmy lakes and streams. 

 It is designed to provide infornnation necessary for the proper management of 

 the warm-water fishes in these waters with special emphasis on the smallmouth 

 black bass and white perch fisheries. Objectives are: harvest studies, age and 

 growth studies, and food habits investigations of white perch and bass. 



Kennebec County; began June 1952, to close June 1954; $3,000; Robert E. Foye 

 Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Robert E. Foye, Department of Inland Fisheries and 

 Game, State House, Augusta, Maine. 



7. Reclamation of Potential Trout Ponds. (FA: F-6-R) 



Seven ponds were reclaimed in the State during the summer of 1951. These 

 ponds are being studied to determine the results of restocking. Information 

 gathered will be used in determining the possibilities of reclaiming other ponds, 

 the proper methods to be used, and the probable value to the angler. 



Kennebec County; began June 1951, to close June 1954; $3, 320; Robert E. Foye 

 Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Robert E. Foye, as in No. 6 above. 



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