Fish
FISH VIDEOS
How does sediment effect fish in the Minnesota River Basin? (01:41 minutes)
How does water quality effect fisheries in the Minnesota River Basin? (02:00)
What are some indicator fish species of water quality? (01:57)
What do you use to rate the health of the fisheries in the Minnesota River Basin? (01:58)
How do dams impact fisheries? (02:12)
Where are the dams located on the Minnesota River? (03:26)
Is the fisheries of the Minnesota River better than it was 20 years ago? (03:13)
How does fish shocking work? (4:32)
What are some significant characteristics of Minnesota River Basin fisheries? (4:25)
What are the top water quality problems in the Minnesota River Basin (Chris Domeier)? (02:13)
MEET THE EXPERTS
Chris Domeier – Asst. Area Supervisor, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Brad Koenen – Fisheries Technician, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
FACT SHEETS
Fish Overview
Fish Q&A
Minnesota River Fish Species List
Minnesota River Game Fish Field Guide
Minnesota River Interesting Fish Field Guide
Minnesota River Darters Field Guide
FEATURES & MEDIA
360° - Chippewa River
Slideshow
EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS
Educators Guide - Fish
Fish Powerpoint
MEET THE EXPERTS
Chris Domeier, Assistant Area Supervior, MDNR
Brad Koenen, Fisheries Technician, MDNR
RESOURCES
Fishes of Minnesota (MDNR web link)
Fishes of Minnesota (Bell Museum Online Fish Guide)
Stream Monitoring: Fish (MPCA web link)
Minnesota Fish Consumption Advice (MDH web link)
Fish Consumption Frequently Asked Questions (MDH web link)
Fishing in Minnesota (MDNR web link)