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Fish kills
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08/02/11 03:58 PM
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Daveg99
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http://www.northtexasenews.com/artman/publish/article_70940.shtmlI go to a boating forum and there have been reports of dead fish on hubbard and texoma. Fort Worth— As daytime temperatures remain above 100 degrees, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) Inland Fisheries biologist are getting more calls from concerned anglers and pond owners in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex regarding fish kills.
“Unless the weather pattern changes in the near future, we expect to see more issues with fish kills as August rolls in,” said TPWD Inland Fisheries biologist Tom Hungerford.
A fish kill has been reported recently at Kimzey Park in Colleyville, which is likely attributable to a combination of low oxygen as well as a blue-green algae bloom. Blue-green algae produce toxins which can kill fish. Also, an ongoing fish kill is occurring at Lake Ray Hubbard involving blue and channel catfish and freshwater drum.
“Monday, July 25, we estimated 2,071 dead fish based on three transect counts between the dam and IH-30,” said Melissa Dudley, a Kills and Spills biologist with TPWD. Low oxygen is suspected but the investigation is ongoing.
Water is a very interesting medium: As the temperature increases, the solubility of gases (specifically oxygen) decreases. With this in mind, fish are more likely to die of low oxygen stress when water temperatures are elevated because less dissolved oxygen is held in warm water and the fish’s metabolic requirements for oxygen are increased as temperature increases.
With record high low temperatures coming in recent weeks, surface water temperatures are reaching new heights. Small ponds are getting into the mid-90s while larger reservoirs are pushing 90 degrees. Also, the drought is lowering lake levels. Without sufficient rainfall, boating access may become impacted by low water.
Boaters and anglers are urged to use caution when on the water. Stay hydrated, wear a PFD at all times and carry a cell phone in case of an emergency.
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Re: Fish kills
[Re: hirsch]
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08/02/11 05:38 PM
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JJ4MEL
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Had some friends at Texoma over the weekend and they reported a lot of dead fish.
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Re: Fish kills
[Re: JJ4MEL]
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08/02/11 06:20 PM
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Fish ZoMbiE
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last year at FF. wasnt as hot as now. :~( fat racoons somewhere these pics were taken right before the reds are overtaken by low 02 levels shad, shad & more shad :~( carp, perch, tilapia, bass, minnows, cats, & many more... hundred of floating carp & about 30 buzzard over head.
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Re: Fish kills
[Re: Fish ZoMbiE]
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08/02/11 06:30 PM
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Daveg99
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FF is a disgusting lake in the summer. Its so freaking hot its gross. One of the best places for cool water is the lower mountain fork. Its so worth the 2.5 hour drive! The brazos below PK isnt too bad either.
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Re: Fish kills
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08/02/11 07:43 PM
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Garrett Seagraves
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FF is a disgusting lake in the summer. Its so freaking hot its gross. One of the best places for cool water is the lower mountain fork. Its so worth the 2.5 hour drive! The brazos below PK isnt too bad either. The lower mountain fork as in broken bow? More like a good place for frigid water! Hahaha I have a friend that went to EM today and said he saw quite a few dead fish
Last edited by texas1; 08/02/11 07:44 PM.
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Re: Fish kills
[Re: Fish ZoMbiE]
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08/02/11 08:37 PM
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karpbuster
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"Love is something more stern and splendid than mere kindness."
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Re: Fish kills
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08/02/11 08:39 PM
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Mark Ray
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fairfield. it is a powerplant lake.
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Re: Fish kills
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08/02/11 09:49 PM
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JJ4MEL
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Ever tried to fish Braunig or Caleveras in San Antonio during the Summer? They are power plant lakes too and it is horrible. I remember trying to bank fish their and when I would wade out to cast the water was hotter than my bath water!!
However I do not recall any fish kills during the Summer no matter how hot the water was.
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Re: Fish kills
[Re: JJ4MEL]
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08/03/11 02:54 PM
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Mark Ray
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There was a fish kill on Bruanig in Sept 2010.
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