Muskellunge Are Back!!!!!!

Lake Champlain is the only lake in New England to which muskellunge (muskie)are native. According to the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, the largest Muskellunge caught and recorded in Vermont was a 38.22 lbs fish taken on September 9, 2005 from the Missisquoi River by Chris … Continue reading →

The Next Invasive SpeciesThreat to Lake Champlain

This report from the Albany Times-Union looks at the asian clam, an invasive species that has established itself in Lake George. Officials there fear they are losing the battle to the asian clam and discuss the impact that this will have on Lake George. Since Lake George empties into Lake … Continue reading →

New Weapon to Combat Sea Lamprey in Lake Champlain

New York State officials are very encouraged about the first results from this newest tool in the fight against Lake Champlain's sea lamprey pests according to this article from the Glens Falls Post-Star. This specialized boat and sprayer uses sonar to locate lamprey ammocetes, then targets them … Continue reading →

Sea Lamprey in Lake Champlain

Sea Lamprey Petromyzon marinus The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is one of four lamprey species found in the Lake Champlain Basin. Lamprey are eel-shaped fish with a skeleton made of cartilage and they belong to a primitive group of jawless fish called Agnathans. Sea lamprey have smooth, … Continue reading →

Sea Lamprey in Lake Champlain

Sea Lamprey Petromyzon marinus The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is one of four lamprey species found in the Lake Champlain Basin. Lamprey are eel-shaped fish with a skeleton made of cartilage and they belong to a primitive group of jawless fish called Agnathans. Sea lamprey have smooth, … Continue reading →