lambeau - 12/4/2008 7:32 PM
they pulled the exclosure out this year, so i assume they're done collecting data, it will be interesting to hear the official results if/when they are released.
my understanding is that the exclosure was designed to keep carp out of that areas of the lake so that they could study the impact on water quality and native plant growth. i don't know the scientific results, but i do know it resulted in extremely clean and clear water inside the exclosure!
also worthy of note is that a huge number of carp were netted and removed through the ice last winter; anecdotal evidence would suggest that the result was a good one: cleaner water this year meaning muskies could feed more effectively resulting in some bigger and fatter muskies caught out there this year...
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