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Sport Fish Management - Isleta Pueblo, New Mexico The complete renovation of two large lakes on this Pueblo provided ACI biologists with the unique opportunity to revitalize a two-tiered urban fishery. ACI conducted an extensive market analysis to determine the recreation potential of the fishery, the potential pressure that it would receive, and to determine a pricing structure for this new fee fishing opportunity. Stocking densities and frequency of channel catfish (summer stocking) and rainbow trout (winter stocking) were based on the market analysis. Angler survey cards developed especially for the client enable ACI biologists to alter stocking strategies on a weekly basis. A fish holding facility with an ACI custom designed oxygen generation system was constructed that will hold up to 5,000 pounds of additional fish for up to 30 days and gives our biologists even more flexibility in stocking, allowing us to plant fish even on a daily basis. We also conduct fish surveys on an annual basis (electrofishing) to evaluate the prey base and determine lake biomass. Our annual lake management contract allows us to maintain the custom aeration systems and control aquatic vegetation growth to ensure a healthy lake and a healthy and productive fishery. |
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