Amendment: Prince William Sound Coastal Cutthroat Trout Documentation, 2021-2023
Author: Donald E. Arthur
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Published: 2023
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKDocumentation of Coastal Cutthroat Trout (Onchorhynchus clarkii clarkii; CCT) has been limited in the Prince William Sound Management Area, particularly western Prince William Sound. Prince William Sound is recognized as the western and northernmost distribution of CCT. Fish sampling has occurred in less than 100 streams in Prince William Sound, indicating that distributional information for CCT is largely unknown for the more than 750 freshwater systems that could harbor CCT in Prince William Sound. The purpose of this project is to investigate specific areas for species distribution of CCT and engage local anglers as part of the documentation and data collection portion of this project, with a focus on western Prince William Sound. This study will document the presence of CCT in streams and lakes throughout Prince William Sound (focusing on the western side) during June 2021–September 2023 by using angler knowledge to guide effective field sampling and substantiate documentation. In addition, anglers will be asked to collect data on CCT distribution and to help guide future angler opportunity through fishing forums, social media, informational fliers, and interviews. Narrowing the knowledge gap of CCT distribution will allow area mangers to provide informed comments on development projects throughout the PWSMA and information to anglers on CCT angling opportunities.