FOR 210 midterm

fun

what is the most common reason people go fishing?

37

on average, approximately how much money does an illinois angler spend per angling day?

monomictic

most southern illinois lakes are _____

secchi disk

what is the name of the equipment used to test water clarity in a lake?

thermocline

point of greatest water temperature change

metalimnion

a transitional zone where temperature changes rapidly

hypolimnion

the deepest layer in a lake, extends to the bottom. It is colder and heavier than the water above

epilimnion

upper warm water that is well mixed and lighter than the water below

Ferne Clyffe State Park

what state park in southern illinois maintains a pond with a trout population

cedar lake

which southern illinois lake would you fish if you wanted to catch trophy stripers?

Contour interval

the part of the bathymetric map that informs the user of the vertical resolution of the map

humps or depression

closed circles on a topographic or bathymetric map represent

illegal

it is ______- in Illinois to operate a jetski after dark

Type I

extra flotation, will turn an unconscious person face up, used when rescue may be a long time coming

Type II

cheapest and most common life jacket, rarely worn because they’re uncomfortable, will turn an unconscious person face up

Type III

comfortable, used for specific watersports, will not always turn an unconscious person face up

Type IV

throwable device, must have a 50ft line attached in IL, and must be on boat over 16 feet in length

Type V

hybrid styles lifejacket that has an inflating charge built into the vest, can also be incorporated into work vest or belts

will not

a type III PFT _______ always turn an unconscious victim upright or face up

sound 2 short plasts

you are approaching a stand-on vessel. How many blasts and duration to pass port side

one short blast

you approach another vessel head on, how many blasts and duration to pass port-to-port?

on short horn blast

you are crossing another vessel; how many blasts and duration to pass astern?

black-and-white

what color buoy means you should pass on the open-water side?

red

if you’re navigating inland/upstream, what color should the channel marker buoy be on starboard (right)

restricted operations

what does an orange and white buoy with a black circle mean?

Lake of Egypt

what local lake’s association enforces a “no fishing within 10ft of a dock” regulation

head first

what direction should you release a fish?

white spot on the bottom of tail

how do you tell the difference between a walleye and sauger

saugeye

a hybrid between a sauger and walleye

sunfish

a largemouth bass is in the same family as:

100-140lbs

what is the approximate weight of Illinois’ state record blue catfish

striped bass

a hybrid cross between a white bass and striped bass

fluorocarbon

what type of line would you choose for line shy bass on a clear water lake?

propped outboard

what type of motor do most fishing boats (both aluminum and fiberglass) in southern illinois have?

monofilament

what type of line is good for topwater fishing because of its high buoyancy

spinning

what style of reel is susceptible to line twist, especially when reeling while drag is being pulled?

spool turn: turn of handle

what does a gear ratio stand for?

ex. 5.3:1

oscar

which of the following is NOT a common panfish species of southern illinois?

3 ft spinning rod

which rod would be best for ice fishing?

spinning, spincast, fly fishing

which would you use when targeting panfish

schools

________ of fish can weaken the ice and make it unsafe

1/3

when fishing for trophy muskies, the general rule of thumb for selecting a lure size is ______ of the size of the muskie you’re targeting

black

what lure color is considered “standard” for muskie fishing

Carlyle lake

which Illinois lake does NOT have a muskie population?

manmade

_________ cover is often a good tactic for attracting crappie

10 years

what is the average lifespan of a wild crappie?

spines

a black crappie has more ______ on the dorsal fin than a wild crappie

116

how many calories does fishing burn in 30 minutes?

driven

fish locations are _____ by forage, temperature, oxygen levels

forage

knowing your _______ is key to finding fish

shallow

fish generally are cruising in the _______ in spring and morning and evening hours of summer

offshore

fish move to deep _______ structure during the hot summer months and winter

lakes

typically have more diverse structure than ponds

Crab Orchard lake

USFWS lake

probably one of the best catfishing lakes

Lake of Egypt

powerplant lake with warmer temperatures year round, good bass and crappie fishing

Little Grassy Lake

Smaller impound with good bass (9.9 hp limit)

Devil’s Kitchen lake

small lake with trophy bass, rainbow trout, and bluegill (9.9 hp limit)

Kinkaid lake

good bass, crappie, walleye, and has some of IL’s best muskie fishing

growing population of smallmouth bass

cedar lake

good bass, crappie, and trophy stripers (9.9 hp limit)

trophic

nutrition or growth. Gives an indication as to the productivity of a lake, measured by phosphorus, chlorophyll A concentration, and secchi disk depth

oligotrophic

low nutrient concentration and low plant growth

clear blue water

mesotrophic

falls somewhere between oligotrophic and eutrophic

some algae in late summer

Eutrophic

a “well-nourished” lake with high nutrients and high plant growth

shallow, murky water

typically grow larger fish as well

Guntersville lake

hyper-eutrophic

an extremely fertile lake

secchi disk

a black and white disk lowered into water to see clarity

dimictic

turnover, or mix, two times a year when the water temperatures are equal at the surface and bottom of the lake

monmictic

turn over annually, in cold climates where lakes mix during ice-off periods

dissolved oxygen

_____ ______ levels can be depleted in the hypolimnion because there is little gas exchange with surface layers

eutrophic lakes

______ ______ are at greater risk for oxygen depletion because organic matter accumulation on the bottom can be decomposed causing oxygen to be utilized

ponds

smaller than lakes

typically less diversity in structure/cover

dominant species: bass, catfish, bluegills

good place to learn to fish

mostly privately owned

shallower

fish are generally associated with _____ cover during most parts of the year

Rivers

good populations of catfish, bluegill, crappie, bass, and white bass

has 3 components

main channel

the main water course, navigate with caution as larger rivers have commercial barge traffic (stay within the navigation buoys to be safe)

good fishing during the winter and summer months

oxbows

slack water areas created by a channel cutoff

provide spawning areas for many species

creeks

tributaries to the main channel

hold a lot of fish during the spring, early summer, and fall

streams/creeks

much smaller than rivers, typically wadable or accessible by canoe/kayak

lighter tackle

good for those seeking solitude while fishing

main species: bluegill, bass, catfish

spillways/dams/locks

can have large concentration of fish

end of road for upstream migration

high oxygen

lower temps

main species: bass, crappie, bluegill

check laws: can be dangerous

phytoplankton

eat small aquatic plants

zooplankton

typically feed on phytoplankton

microinvertebrates: organisms large enough to see with naked eye but lack a backbone (mayflies, stoneflies, snails, crawdads)

planktivorous fish

typically feed on zooplankton, but are not the top consumer of the pond (bluegills)

predators

feed on some zooplankton and terrestrial insects, but primarily on planktivorous fish (largemouth bass)

digital maps

made for uploading into GPS compatible fish finders

some include satellite imagery

some are 3D

display navigational information

lifejackets

number required

easily accessible

in good condition

right size for passengers on board

throwable required for boats >16’

LIVES

life jackets

identification/registration of boat

ventilation

extinguishers

sound producing device

50 foot rule

PWCs must keep 50 feet from boats

conflict

to come into collision or disagreement; be contradictory, or in opposition; clash

a fight, battle, or struggle, especially a prolonged struggle; strife

controversy; quarrel: conflicts between parties

discord of action, feeling, or effect: antagonism or opposition

a striking together; collision

immediate conflict

on-the-water conflict between users

longterm conflict

larger scale

water supply vs recreation

longer decision making process

Lake Associations

control member access and establish rules and guidelines for use

needle-nose pliers

use to remove hooks as painlessly as possible

cut the line

what should you do if the hook is swallowed by the fish to increase survival rate?

centrachidae (sunflish)

bluegill, green sunfish, bass, crappie

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ictaluridae (catfish)

channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish

moronidae

white bass

esocidae

muskellunge (muskie), northern pike

percidae

walleye, sauger, hybrids

basses

largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted

6 fish daily creel limit

only 3 smallmouth in creel from rivers and stream

smallmouth must be released in rivers and stream between April 1 and June 15

Bluegill

no catch or size creel limits

centrarchidae

Crappie

black or white

no catch or size limits

Channel Catfish

forked tail and spots

many areas have site specific creel limits of 4-6

most places have no size or creel limits