TVA Sport Fish Survey

WHAT:

TVA Sport Fish Survey

WHO:

TVA Fisheries Biologist John Justice and local fishermen

WHEN:

7:30 a.m. CDT Tuesday, April 3

WHERE:

Wheeler Reservoir, Second Creek at Highway 72

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

TVA annually monitors fish in various reservoirs across the Tennessee Valley region and invites local anglers and the public to participate. The fish are collected using boat-mounted, electro-fishing equipment. The units harmlessly stun the fish for a brief time and bring them to the surface, where they are examined and evaluated by TVA biologists. Once weighed, measured and counted, the fish are released.

News media representatives will have the opportunity to ride in the boats and observe the process. Reporters and photographers should wear sneakers or other boating shoes. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information, visit: http://www.tva.gov/river/fishsurvey.htm