Comparing the Condition of Deformed and Non-deformed Walleyes in Long Lake, MN

Authors

Clayton Beck

Document Type

Article

Abstract

Walleye Sander vitreus is a popular game fish in Minnesota. Walleye’s have become such a popular game fish for anglers that it has led agencies to raise Walleye in rearing ponds. Farm raised fish can show deformities due to environmental, genetic, nutritional, infectious, and toxic factors. Due to this phenomenon, the purpose of this study was to determine if the condition of the Walleye differed between those with and without deformities in Long Lake, MN. Angling was the method of capture during the months of September 2020 through July 2021. There was no evidence to suggest condition differed between non-deformed and deformed Walleyes (P = 0.56).

Publication Date

2021

Comments

Faculty sponsor: Dr. Andrew Hafs, Department of Biology, Aquatic Biology Program

Recommended Citation

Beck, Clayton, "Comparing the Condition of Deformed and Non-deformed Walleyes in Long Lake, MN" (2021). Journal of Earth and Life Science. 16.
https://pines.bemidjistate.edu/j-earth-life-sci/16