9.7 Aquatic Fish and Wildlife

Aquatic wildlife is part of a lakes ecosystem. Aquatic animals require a watery habitat, but do not necessarily have to live entirely in water. Fish make up the most perceptible of aquatic wildlife, but aquatic wildlife can also include plankton, mussels, insects, mammals, and birds. The Pelican group of Lakes has shown a healthy variety and quantity of species. Since fishing is one of the states greatest pastimes much of the chapter will focus on these animals.

9.7.1 Fish

Minnesota Fish

For a description of all the species of Minnesota fish, visit the link below:

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/fish/index.htm

The Minnesota DNR has conducted fish surveys on all 4 PGOLID lakes. A fish consumption advisory for the Pelican group of lakes is as follows:

Fish Consumption Advisory

9.7.2 Minnesota Wildlife

Minnesota, including the Pelican Lakes Area, is home to a variety of fish and wildlife. Follow the links below to learn more about minnesota wildlife.

Minnesota Birds

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/birds/index.html

Minnesota Insects

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/insects/index.html

Minnesota Mammals

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mammals/index.html

Minnesota Mussels

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/mussels/index.html

Minnesota Reptiles & Amphibians

http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/reptiles_amphibians/index.html