Electrofishing Services

The most effective scientific method for assessing fish populations, health, and habitat quality in your lake or pond.

The Science of Fish Surveys

What Is Electrofishing?

Electrofishing is a scientific survey technique used by fisheries biologists to temporarily stun fish using a controlled electrical current, allowing them to be safely collected, measured, weighed, and released. It is the gold standard for assessing fish populations.

At Clearwater Consulting, our certified biologists use state-of-the-art electrofishing equipment to conduct thorough population surveys. The data we collect forms the foundation of every fisheries management plan we develop.

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Why Electrofishing

Benefits of Our Surveys

Population Assessment

Accurately determine the species composition, size structure, and abundance of fish in your water body.

Health Evaluation

Identify signs of disease, parasites, nutritional deficiencies, or environmental stress in your fish population.

Harvest Recommendations

Receive data-driven stocking and harvest recommendations to optimize your fishery for trophy fishing.

Habitat Analysis

Evaluate the quality of aquatic habitat and identify improvements that will benefit your fish population.

Baseline Data

Establish baseline population data to track changes over time and measure the success of management actions.

Safe & Non-Lethal

Fish are temporarily stunned and quickly recover — the process is safe for fish, wildlife, and the environment.

How It Works

Our Electrofishing Process

Site Assessment

We review your lake or pond's history, size, and existing conditions before scheduling the survey.

Night Survey

Electrofishing is most effective at night. Our team deploys specialized boats with electrofishing equipment along the shoreline.

Data Collection

Stunned fish are netted, identified, measured, and weighed before being safely returned to the water.

Analysis & Report

We analyze the collected data and deliver a comprehensive report with findings and management recommendations.

Schedule an Electrofishing Survey

Contact our team today to schedule a professional electrofishing survey and get the data you need to build a world-class fishery.