Stockade Lake Fishing Reports

Grubby fish,  The Yellow grub (Clinostomum marginatum) is a very common fish parasite, and stockade has them.  They are harmless to humans when cooked, I’ve been eating them for 12 years with no problem  tell the wife they are fat deposits LOL.  I did email fish and game see their response below.  also here is more info for ya  http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/library/Factsheets/Fisheries/Fish_health/Yellow_grub.pdf

These grub worms are commonly known as Yellow Grub. These parasites are one of a number that exist in our waters. They use an extensive group of hosts to complete thier life cycle: bird-->snail-->fish-->and the cycle is repeated. They are found in most of our west river reservoirs, but have been very prolific in Stockade, Bismark and Lakota within the Black Hills. They are not normally noticed until Fall and into Winter when perch are targeted for ice fishing. I believe this is also the time in their life stage when most are in the "worm" form. Below is an internet address for an informational page by the Michigan DNR. You can find more by doing an internet search for yellow grubs.

http://michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10364_52259_10950-26966--,00.html

There is really no way to control this grub.  A big problem has been the movement of panfish (like yellow perch) around the Black Hills. Snails and panfish tend to inhabit similar areas often enough to keep the grub life cycle going. And anglers moving fish out of infested waters are moving the grub and snails as well. We've discussed introducing fish that focus on eating snails to reduce the number of snails, but with the other fish populations in Stockade, this would probably be to no avail and may cause other problems. If you have more questions about the grub let me know.

Gene Galinat

Regional Fisheries Manager

South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks

4130 Adventure Trail

Rapid City, SD 57702

(605) 394-1754 Desk

(605) 394-2391 Main Office