This document outlines planning and implementation guidelines for walleye spawning bed enhancement projects. It provides information on determining the objective of the project, consulting experts and stakeholders, obtaining necessary permits, choosing a project site, planning the project, funding the project, and communicating the project plan. The toolkit also includes a section on implementation, which covers ordering material and equipment, stockpiling rock, installing a silt curtain, transporting and depositing rocks, and evaluating the success of the project.
Walleye, also known as pickerel, are a highly prized sport fish and an important part of the biodiversity in many waters of Ontario. If you have walleye in your lake or river, you may be able to help strengthen their populations by enhancing walleye spawning beds. This video outlines planning and implementation guidelines for walleye spawning bed enhancement projects.