Mesing and Wickler, 1986



Citation


Mesing, C.L. and A.M., Wickler. (1986) Home range, spawning migrations, and homing of radio-tagged Florida largemouth bass in two central Florida lakes. Trans. Am. Fish. Soc., pp. 286-295

Associated characteristics


Species Development state Trait Primary Data Secondary Data
Micropterus salmoides Spawning conditions Spawning migration distance Two of five largemouth bass in Lake Yale migrated 2.5 and 2.8 km, respectively, to calm cove and calm areas of the lake in February 1980, when surface water temperature was approximatively 13°C. Five of six largemouth bass in lake Eustis migrated up to 3 km from their respective home ranges to canals after mean dialy water temperature increased from 11.4 to 14.5°C during 25-30 January 1981. 27.5 km
Micropterus salmoides Spawning conditions Spawning migration period The February activity peak was related to spawning migrations ['February']
Micropterus salmoides Spawning conditions Homing Home ranges Present
Micropterus salmoides Spawning conditions Spawning water type Areas protected from wave action No category