Detecting trends in walleye (Stizostedion v. vitreum, Mitchill) abundance using catch-effort data
Abstract
Three methods of analyzing catch-effort data were
investigated regarding their relationship to walleye abundance:
mean CUE, Gini coefficient and the relative frequency of zero CUE
(RFZ). Walleye recreational fishery data were obtained for
Escanaba Lake, Wisconsin (1966 to 1985) and the Bay of Quinte,
Ontario (1985 to 1989). A linear regression model was used to
analyse the relationship of mean CUE, Gini coefficient and RFZ to
walleye abundance in Escanaba Lake. Mean CUE was not linearly
related to walleye abundance. The Gini coefficient was weakly
correlated with abundance. RFZ correlation with walleye
abundance was highly significant. Only RFZ was capable of
accurately predicting walleye abundance levels.
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