New research techniques and changing Muskellunge Esox masquinongy and Northern Pike
E. lucius fisheries have contributed to paradigm shifts in the science and management of …

Reduced connectivity created by artificial barriers can influence the genetic integrity of
isolated subpopulations by reducing local population sizes and altering patterns of gene …

Abstract The St. Clair-Detroit River System contains a world-class Great Lakes muskellunge
(Esox masquinongy) fishery that has avoided the declines observed in many Great Lakes …

Understanding the genetic and evolutionary impacts of stocking on wild fish populations has
long been of interest as negative consequences such as reduced fitness and loss of genetic …

The purpose of this study was to identify spawning habitat, determine home ranges, and
examine movement patterns for a naturally reproducing population of Great Lakes …

Muskellunge (Esox masquinongy) are important apex predators that support numerous
recreational fisheries throughout the Great Lakes region. Declines in muskellunge …

Abstract The St. Louis River estuary is a designated area of concern by the US
Environmental Protection Agency due to severe environmental degradation. The spatial …

Conservation and management issues related to genetic diversity and stock structure of
native populations of Muskellunge Esox masquinongy have largely been unexplored. In …

The growth potential of Muskellunge Esox masquinongy was evaluated by back-calculating
growth histories from cleithra removed from 305 fish collected during 1995–2011 to …

Long-term research indicates a significant and ongoing decline within the upper St.
Lawrence River Muskellunge Esox masquinongy population. Index surveys show a sharp …