Evaluation of flathead catfish populations in the Kansas River

Funding: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks

Duration: 2004-2006
Personnel: Andy Makinster (MS student) and Craig Paukert
Objectives 1. To determine the abundance, distribution, size structure, growth, and movement of flathead catfish in the Kansas River from Kansas City to Junction City, Kansas. 

2.  Assess various management alternatives (e.g., length limits) for flathead catfish using simulation modeling.