| Abstract: | Fishery managers can benefit from knowledge of the potential maximum biomass (PMB) of trout in streams when making decisions on the allocation of resources to improve fisheries. Resources are most likely to he expended on streams with high PMB and with large differences between PMB and currently measured biomass. We developed and tested a model that uses four easily measured habitat variables to estimate PMB (upper 90th percentile of predicted mean bid mass) of trout (Oncorhynchus spp., Salmo trutta, and Salvelinus fontinalis) in Wyoming streams. The habitat variables were proportion of cover, elevation, wetted width, and channel gradient. The PMB model was constructed from data on 166 stream reaches throughout Wyoming and validated on an independent data set of 50 stream reaches. Prediction of PMB in combination with estimation of current biomass and information on habitat quality can provide managers with insight into the extent to which management actions may enhance trout biomass. |
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| ProdID: | 70017781 |
| Citation Author: | Hubert, W. A.; Marwitz, T. D.; Gerow, K. G.; Binns, N. A.; Wiley, R. W. |
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| Citation Larger Work Title: | North American Journal of Fisheries Management |
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| Citation Search Results Text: | Estimation of potential maximum biomass of trout in Wyoming streams to assist management decisions; 1996; Article; Journal; North American Journal of Fisheries Management; Hubert, W. A.; Marwitz, T. D.; Gerow, K. G.; Binns, N. A.; Wiley, R. W. |
| Citation Start Page: | 821 |
| Citation Volume: | 16 |
| Citation Year: | 1996 |
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| Text: | Estimation of potential maximum biomass of trout in Wyoming streams to assist management decisions; 1996; Article; Journal; North American Journal of Fisheries Management; Hubert, W. A.; Marwitz, T. D.; Gerow, K. G.; Binns, N. A.; Wiley, R. W. |
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| Date Other: | Mon, 1 Jan 1996 00:00 -0600 |
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