Carp Removal Project Summary for Winter of 2010-2011                                      2/6/2011

Objective

To remove common carp from Rice Lake by netting by a commercial fisherman in the winter of 2010-2011. Nets would be deployed under the ice and run around schools of carp. The nets would then be pulled up through an opening cut into the ice. Carp would be hauled off in front-end loaders across the ice and dumped into waiting semi-trailer trucks to be hauled away for eventual market sale.

Requirements for Winter Carp Removal

Commercial Fisherman to secure DNR Permit to fish during this time period. (Completed 12/9/10)

Commercial Fisherman to provide proof of insurance and free the City of Maple Grove of any liability.

Commercial Fisherman need to commit to a signed contract with RLAA for the project.

RLAA needs to get approval from City of Maple Grove (Parks Department) to for a temporary, restricted permit to allow access for the fisherman to the shoreline for fish removal/hauling.

Permitted area is on the far south end of Glacier Lane on the east side of the cul-de-sac. See map below for details.

RLAA would need to clear out area for traffic, install temporary gate, and restore area when done with the project.

This location is only possible for fish removal, as other locations determined not suitable for weight and traffic for loading equipment.

Project Results

Commercial Fisherman was not able to come up with a contract for the project. This resulted in a withdrawl of the request to the City of Maple Grove for temporary access for fish removal on Glacier Lane (south end of cul-de-sac).

Next Steps

RLAA intends to continue pursuit of this project for the 2011-2012 winter season. Plans are to pursue radio telemetry as an option for tracking and counting carp prior to removal.

View from Glacier Lane cul-de-sac facing NE