TENNESSEE (Cont. ) 



overpopulation of bluegills by using wire traps and large seines. 



Statewide; continuing; $15,000; Eugene S. Cobb, Leader. 



Address inquiries to: Eugene S. Cobb, State Game and Fish Commission, 

 928 Campbell Street, Jackson, Tennessee. 



9. Warm Water Stream Managennent 



A survey of the warm water streams in Tennessee has been completed. 

 Studies on the management of certain warm water streams are being under- 

 taken on the value of stocking, degree of seasonal migrations of fish from 

 reservoirs, and control of non-stream species. Population estimates are 

 made on all streams prior to instituting new forms of management. The value 

 and influence of old mill dams and other obstructions on certain streams is 

 being evaluated. Species of fish that are being stocked experimentally are 

 snnallmouth bass, bluegills and largemouth bass. Creel census, population 

 studies, and growth studies are being used to evaluate the effect of the experi- 

 mental management practices. 



Middle and East Tennessee; began July 1955, to close June 1958; $8, 000; 

 C. E. Ruhr, Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: C. E. Ruhr, State Game and Fish Commission, 

 210 Cordell Hull Building, Nashville, Tennessee. 



10. Steam Plant Investigations 



Water from this steam plant is about 10° F. above regular lake tempera- 

 tures during the winter months. Fish concentrate in the discharge harbor 

 below the plant at certain periods in mid-winter. The objectives of this study 

 are to determine (1) seasonal fish concentrations, (2) seasonal plankton produc- 

 tion and (3) influence of warm water on other sections of the reservoir. Net- 

 ting and plankton work have been conducted in addition to creel census. 



Johnsonville Stream Plant; began July 1955, to close June 1957; $1, 000; 

 Norman G. Benson, Leader; Reports available. 



Address inquiries to: Norman G. Benson, as in No. 2 above. 



11. Fish Popuiai on and Movement of Fish in Kentucky Lake 



The purpose of the project is to determine movements of fish relative to 

 season, depth, and habitat. Gear used include gill nets, hoop nets, and wire 

 baskets. They have been fished through one year under four different eco- 

 logical conditions. These include areas defined by (1) restriction of lake to 

 old river channel, (2) slight emergence from original channel, (3) confluence 

 in lake of several large tributary rivers, and (4) broad expanses of relatively 

 shallow water. Catches are evaluated according to species, habitat, and depth. 

 All game fish are tagged. Several new tags have been tested. Growth studies 

 are included. 



T. V. A. cooperating; Kentucky Lake; began August 1955, to close June 

 1957; $5,000; William Dryer, Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: William Dryer, State Game and Fish Commission, 

 box 337, Waverly, Tennessee. 



P.eelfoot Lake Biological Station 



1. Age and Rate of Growth of Fish in Reelfoot Lake 



The objective is to determine the age and rate of growth of fish in Reelfoot 

 Lake. 



Tennessee Academy of Science cooperating; Reelfoot Lake, Tennessee; 

 began June 1937, indefinite; C. L. Baker, Leader; reports available. 



Address inquiries to: C. L. Baker, Southwestern College, Memphis 12, 

 Tennessee. 



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