Erik Pearson and David Schnieders have stayed in contact with Matt Horsley from DNR. Our lakes are still planning on the coordination of a Fish Attractor Project, but due to the pandemic guidelines, this progress has been delayed. A marine biologist will be looking over this to help determine what and where structures should be placed. Potential locations have not yet been decided, however, the structures will most likely be in 10-14 feet of water. We are hoping to begin structure placement in October. DNR is also still planning on continuing to monitor the plant community in 2020, and will attempt to visit our lakes in late summer to conduct a survey of the submergent plants and to possibly map out the emergent plant community. The Fish Attractor Project will be a topic of discussion at our General Meeting in August.
Correction from March Newsletter: Permits for weed killing will be severely limited due to our current lack of weeds. The purpose of taking care of weeds on our lakes is to allow people to get boats in and out, not to establish beaches for swimming and recreation.
Matt Horsely with the DNR has also forwarded the 2019 Fish and Royer Lakes Status and Trends reports, which have been added below for everyone’s viewing! Be sure to take a look!