Are nuisance species just a problem in navigable waters?
Most of the nuisance species are first introduced into navigable waters, but recreational users can spread them to pristine lakes, reservoirs, streams, rivers, ponds, etc. The purpose of this campaign is to stop the transport of nuisance species to these areas.Top of Page If I only fish in a certain lake, do I need to follow these general procedures? The one procedure you’ll want to be sure to follow is to not introduce anything into that lake. Therefore, don’t bring your aquarium from home and dump the contents into the water. Don’t accept a fish from another lake (even if it is a big one) to release in your lake. If you borrow someone else’s equipment, clean it before you use it in your lake. You’ll also want to inform others about cleaning their equipment before they come to your lake. You might consider working with local authorities to put up signage around the lake. If you ever do decide to explore other waters, clean all your equipment before you go and follow the procedures bef
