Dataset Overview

Trout population surveys were conducted throughout the state beginning in 1987 at Sugarbush Resorts and since 1997 at Stowe Mountain. Surveys consisted of multiple run sampling with a 500-volt DC stream-side electrofisher. Survey sections were generally 250 ft in length and were conducted during the summer months (July-early August) when stream flow had subsided and brook trout young-of-year (YOY) became large enough to effectively sample. Note that YOY brook trout abundance is generally more variable than that of adult abundance.

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Purpose

This evaluation initially focused on the potential effects of ski area development and snowmaking water withdrawals on brook trout populations, these data also provide valuable insights into the effects of broader environmental variables over the long term.

Data Collection Status

Data collection for this dataset is ongoing

Start date

1987-01-01

Data Availability

Data are available upon request

Preferred Citation

Vermont Fish and Wildlife Derpartment (2018) Young of Year Brook Trout Abundance. FEMC. Available online at: https://www.uvm.edu/femc/data/archive/project/Wild-Brook-Trout-Monitoring-in-the-west-Branch-of-the-little-river-and-ranch-brook/dataset/young-year-brook-trout-abundance

Update Frequency

Annually

Maintenance Plan

Not provided

Links

No links available for this dataset

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