Bonar et al, 2000



Citation


Bonar, S.A. and Brown, L.G. and Mongillo, P.E. and Williams, K. (2000) Biology, distribution and management of burbot (Lota lota) in Whashington state. Northwest Science [Northwest Sci.], pp. 87-96

Associated characteristics


Species Development state Trait Primary Data Secondary Data
Lota lota Female Age at sexual maturity Burbot matured in Lake Cle Elum at 2-4 years (28-43 cm TL). In Palmer Lake, all mature males were six years or older and mature females seven years or older (54 and 64 cm TL, respectively). Most burbot matured at 3-4 years of age in three Wyoming lakes, and two years in Lake Winninpeg 3.0 year
Lota lota Female Weight at sexual maturity Burbot matured in Lake Cle Elum at 2-4 years (28-43 cm TL). In Palmer Lake, all mature males were six years or older and mature females seven years or older (54 and 64 cm TL, respectively). Most burbot matured at 3-4 years of age in three Wyoming lakes, and two years in Lake Winninpeg 3.0 kg
Lota lota Male Age at sexual maturity Burbot matured in Lake Cle Elum at 2-4 years (28-43 cm TL). In Palmer Lake, all mature males were six years or older and mature females seven years or older (54 and 64 cm TL, respectively). Most burbot matured at 3-4 years of age in three Wyoming lakes, and two years in Lake Winninpeg 3.0 years
Lota lota Male Length at sexual maturity Burbot matured in Lake Cle Elum at 2-4 years (28-43 cm TL). In Palmer Lake, all mature males were six years or older and mature females seven years or older (54 and 64 cm TL, respectively). Most burbot matured at 3-4 years of age in three Wyoming lakes, and two years in Lake Winninpeg 35.5 cm
Lota lota Spawning conditions Spawning season Burbot spawn in the winter or early spring in most areas ['January', 'February', 'March', 'April', 'May', 'June']
Lota lota Spawning conditions Spawning water type Burbot can spawn either in lakes or rivers. In washington, burbot evidently spawn in lakes and reservoirs except for some Lake Roosevelt fish that spawn in a flowing section of the Columbia River near the Canadian border Stagnant water