Steelhead are an important predator in the lake and the most stocked salmonine with stocking rates of around 2 million fish/year. Previous data on steelhead diet are limited, and do not encompass the entire range of these fish in Lake Erie. This goal of this project is to continue to collect information that is fundamental to understanding the food web dynamics of lake Erie. A better understanding of the role steelhead play in food web dynamics will help fishery managers make effective management decisions.
