Diadromous Fish Research
![Image of elver (baby eel)](images/eel2x.jpg)
Photo by B. Post - SCDNR
Eel Sampling
Young-of-Year Abundance Surveys for elvers (baby eels) are conducted annually as prescribed by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC). The selected site is in Goose Creek, a tributary of the Cooper River. Historically, the Cooper River has been a major producer of elver/ glass eel harvest in the State.
![Image of elvers (baby eels) captured in fyke net.](images/eel3x.jpg)
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Photo by B. Post - SCDNR
Sampling is conducted using a staked fyke-net for a six-week period, with sample catches taken four days per week from 28 January through 7 March. The fyke-net is staked with the trap end upstream and with wings extended from one bank to approximately two-thirds stream width. The gear is staked in a position where the major portion of the elver run was believed to pass and in a manner by which the entire water column would be fished.
For more info contact: Allan Hazel (843-953-9006)
![Image of field crew setting up fyke net](images/eel-FykeNet1x.jpg)
Photo by C. Hendrix - SCDNR
![Image of crew removing elvers from net<](images/eel-FykeNet2x.jpg)
Photo by B. Post - SCDNR