Shedding light on the current condition of Lake Pontchartrain
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By Ashley Ferguson
Biologist, LDWF
iologists and fishermen alike have theories regarding how fish will respond to environmental influences. Whether it is a out-of-season cold front, an
unexpected storm event, or a strong perpetual wind, theories are discussed and debated. At times, the many vari-
ables at play in Lake Pontchartrain have left the most reputable professors and the most notorious fishermen
scratching their heads.
Lake Pontchartrain is the neutral ground where fresh
and marine species can thrive. Very few species are fulltime residents, with seasonal visitors moving in, out, and
Author. Ashley Ferguson
suturing a red drum after
implanting an acoustic tag
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