NEW JERSEY (Cont. ) 



extremely acid waters can best be managed for recreation. 



South Jersey; began June 1953, to close September 1953; Hudson Nichols, 

 Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Roland F. Smith, New Jersey Fisheries Laboratory, 

 126 North Main Street, Milltown, N. J, 



2. New Jersey Lake and Pond Survey. 



The objective of the project is to obtain information on public lakes, ponds 

 and impoundments necessary in the formulation of plans for their management. 



Statewide; began June 1950, to close 1954; $8, 000; Paul E. Hamer and 

 Richard Gross, Leaders; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Roland F. Smith, as in No. 1 above. 



3. Survival of Hatchery-reared Large- and Smallmouth Bass. 



The project objectives are to determine the size(s) of bass of both species 

 that can be stocked economically in various lake types in New Jersey, and to 

 determine where the stocking of hatchery-reared bass might be needed. Bass 

 of both species, of various ages and sizes, are being stocked at various times 

 of the year, and in different environmental conditions. The fish are fin-clipped 

 or tagged. The results of this stocking are being evaluated by draining of ponds 

 and creel census. 



Rutgers University cooperating; statewide; began August 1952, to close 1957; 

 $5,000; Roland F. Smith, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Roland F. Smith, as in No. 1 above. 



4. Establishment of Landlocked Salmon. 



The objective of the project is to study the results of an experimental stock- 

 ing of landlocked salmon in Mountain Lake. 



Warren County; began 1953, indefinite; $1,000; Roland F. Smith, Leader. 

 Address inquiries to: Roland F. Snnith, as in No. 1 above. 



5. Pickerel Ice Census. 



Objectives of the project are to evaluate the effects of the 15 inch minimum 

 size limit on pickerel in those lakes where it has been adopted; to study routine 

 population and fishing statistics on pickerel and to determine if there is a need 

 for size restrictions on this species; and to obtain census data on yellow perch 

 and other species taken through the ice. 



Six north Jersey lakes; began January 1950, to close January 1955; $4, 000; 

 Roland F. Smith, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Roland F. Smith, as in No. 1 above. 



6. Distribution of Fishes in New Jersey. 



A general survey is being made of the species of fishes present and their 

 distribution in the State. 



Statewide; began 1950, indefinite; Roland F. Smith, Leader; reports availabL 

 Address inquiries to: Roland F. Smith, as in No. 1 above. 



7. Alkalization of Acid Waters. (FA: F-3-R in part) 



Limited research on acid water impoundments is continuing with the effects 

 of alkalization on spawning success and growth being investigated. 



South Jersey; began 1950. indefinite; $200; Roland F. Smith, Leader; reports 

 available. 



Address inquiries to: Roland F. Smith, as in No. 1 above. 



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