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    • Lake Erie Fish Community Data, 2013-2020

    Metadata Updated: January 21, 2026

    Assessing the distribution and abundance of both predator and prey (forage) fish species is a cornerstone of ecosystem-based fishery management, and supports decision making that considers food-web interactions. In support of binational Great Lakes fishery management the objectives of this survey were to: provide estimates of densities of key forage and predator species in the western basin of Lake Erie, to assess seasonal and spatial distributions of fishes in tandem with water quality information, and to assess year class strength. A systematic grid sampling approach with 41 stations was sampled via bottom trawl during June (Spring) and September (Autumn), starting in 2013. This data release adds 2020 data to the set for a total of eight years observation using the same gear and sampling design.

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    Public: This dataset is intended for public access and use. License: No license information was provided. If this work was prepared by an officer or employee of the United States government as part of that person's official duties it is considered a U.S. Government Work.

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    Metadata Created Date January 13, 2026
    Metadata Updated Date January 21, 2026

    Metadata Source

    Harvested from DOI USGS DCAT-US

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    Additional Metadata

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    Metadata Created Date January 13, 2026
    Metadata Updated Date January 21, 2026
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    Data Last Modified 2021-04-06T00:00:00Z
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