@article{36e13250a111470d92242439a38ae38a,
title = "Movement dynamics of smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) in a large river-tributary system",
abstract = "Smallmouth bass, Micropterus dolomieu Lacep{\`e}de, movement dynamics were investigated in a connected mainstem river-tributary system. Smallmouth bass moved large distances annually (n = 84 fish, average = 24.6 ± 25.9 km, range = 0.03 to 118 km) and had three peak movement periods (pre-spawn, post-spawn and overwintering). Movement into and out of tributaries was common, but the movement between mainstem river and tributary habitats varied among tagging locations and season. In general, a large proportion of fish that were tagged in tributaries moved out of the tributaries after spawning (22/30 fish). Because of the importance of fish movement patterns on population dynamics, the observed individual variability in movement, quantified using a hierarchical model, and the potential for long-distance movements are important considerations for smallmouth bass conservation and management. In addition, mainstem river-tributary connectivity appears to play an important role for smallmouth bass during key life history events.",
author = "Schall, {Megan K.} and Timothy Wertz and Smith, {Geoffrey D.} and Blazer, {Vicki S.} and Tyler Wagner",
note = "Funding Information: This research was made possible through a collaborative effort involving several partners and interest groups. Graduate research support was provided through the U.S. Geological Survey's Chesapeake Bay Priority Ecosystems and Fisheries programs. Funding for technician support was received through Pennsylvania Sea Grant. We would like to thank the R.K. Mellon Susquehanna University Freshwater Research Initiative led by J. Niles for tags purchased and technician assistance. We would like to thank all technicians who made this work possible including L. Neal, T. Thompson and S. Sbrolla. Several agency partners and local universities aided with fish locations and collections for telemetry fish including Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and Susquehanna University. We would also like to thank all anglers, angling groups, family members and landowners who assisted with tracking and tagging. Special thanks are given to S. Munro and T.A. Seeds for allowing us to install fixed stations on their property as well as First Quality for tracking and tagging access. We would like to thank and acknowledge S. Wisneiwski who made collaborating with local angling groups and additional tracking efforts possible. We would also like to thank the Tiadaghton State Forest Department of Conservation and Natural Resources office for their assistance with access to field sites. The manuscript was improved based on review and thoughtful comments of J. Sweka (USFWS), R. Lorantas (PFBC) and an anonymous reviewer. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. The fish movement data used in this study can be accessed at www.figshare.com (https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.7252610). Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2019 John Wiley & Sons Ltd",
year = "2019",
month = dec,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1111/fme.12369",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "26",
pages = "590--599",
journal = "Fisheries Management and Ecology",
issn = "0969-997X",
publisher = "Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd",
number = "6",
}