On Monday we are going to begin collecting bluegill to determine their feeding habits and what impact that may have on the quagga mussel population. You can help by catching bluegill and green sunfish and bringing them in to the fish cleaning station at Wahweap or Bullfrog. A BYU student will be there to collect the fish and then sign you up for the chance to win some fishing tackle. You can keep the fillets and just turn in the carcass if you wish.
It is likely that bluegill are eating quagga mussels as they seem larger this year and more numerous. They are best caught on a tiny jig head with a small piece of worm attached. It is likely that during your regular fishing trip that you will see bluegill and sunfish around a submerged bush or rock structure. Please have a rod ready and catch a few fish when the opportunity arises.
Your efforts will help us understand how bluegill can help with the battle against quagga mussels and what steps are needed to protect this amazing fishery during the long term battle against invasive mussels.
Green Sunfish and tackle
It is likely that bluegill are eating quagga mussels as they seem larger this year and more numerous. They are best caught on a tiny jig head with a small piece of worm attached. It is likely that during your regular fishing trip that you will see bluegill and sunfish around a submerged bush or rock structure. Please have a rod ready and catch a few fish when the opportunity arises.
Your efforts will help us understand how bluegill can help with the battle against quagga mussels and what steps are needed to protect this amazing fishery during the long term battle against invasive mussels.
Green Sunfish and tackle
