Anishinabek Ontario Fisheries Resource Centre researchers caught this lamprey while measuring Lake Sturgeon at Chapman Falls at South River in Lake Nipissing. Photos by Chris Mong.
There are currently about 38 known species of the jawless fish.
Adult lampreys spawn in rivers and then die.
OFRC in partnership with Nipissing First Nation are conducting a Lake Sturgeon Larval Drift Assessment in the South River of Lake Nipissing.
This study is intended to build on past Lake Sturgeon spawning surveys (2001, 2002), while adding new information regarding larval Lake Sturgeon says a news release from the organization.
The A/OFRC and Nipissing First Nation staff are setting short set gill nets, eggs mats and larval drift nets in the South River.
Side sonar will also be used in the river to categorize the type of substrate, which will aid in characterizing habitat availability for spawning Lake Sturgeon.
All information gathered will contribute to the protection and recovery of Lake Sturgeon by identifying important habitat features and confirming that larval Lake Sturgeon utilize certain areas of the South River.
The A/OFRC is a not-for-profit organization that serves as an independent source of information for communities
within the Anishinabek Nation.
The Centre provides information and recommendations for sustainable fisheries management, reports of stock status, evaluates stresses on fish populations and habitats, and offers technical support.
