The Kings River Fisheries Management Program asks you to join us for a day or two … or six to come fishing as part of our annual survey!
Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, an aspiring environmental professional, or an experienced professional, this is a great opportunity to spend a day in the river networking with a great bunch of people. Read about the 2024 Survey here.
When?
We are in need of volunteers on the following dates:
- Tuesday, December 2 @ Wildwood (some spots left to volunteer)
- Wednesday, December 3 @ Greenbelt (some spots left to volunteer)
- Thursday, December 4 @ Winton (many volunteers still needed)
Electrofishing is an all-day activity lasting from approx. 9:00am – 3:30 pm. While adverse weather or other unsafe on-site conditions may cause last minute cancellations, we typically survey rain or shine. We will notify participants as soon as possible in the event of a cancellation. Volunteers may sign up for one day or for multiple days as desired.
Contact Lori Werner (KRCD Environmental Resources Analyst) to sign up:
Phone: 559-237-5567 ext. 122
Email: lwerner@krcd.org
Who?
You! We need volunteers to help with the survey. All volunteers must be 18 yrs or older and in good physical condition. Please note, due to liability issues, volunteers not employed by Kings River Conservation District, Kings River Water Association or CA Department of Fish and Wildlife will not be allowed to operate the backpack electro-shockers.
What (to bring):
All necessary equipment will be provided. This includes waders, wading boots, and safety gloves. If you have them, you are welcome to use your own bibbed waders (clean and dry if used in other waterbodies) and felt bottomed boots (for safety reasons no rubber outsoles are allowed). Participants should prepare by dressing in layers as the weather can be unpredictable. Sunscreen, hats, jackets, polarized sunglasses, and a spare pair of dry socks are recommended. Most importantly, you will need to bring your signed waiver of liability!
Where:
All sites are located along Piedra Road between Winton Park and the Hwy 180 Bridge, Fresno County. Maps and directions will be sent out to all people who express an interest in participating. Please note that volunteers for the Avocado Side Channel will need to meet at the entrance to Avocado County Park by 9:00am so that you may be escorted through a locked gate into the site. Also, low clearance vehicles are not recommended for this site.
Why?
The annual electro-fishing survey provides the Kings River Fisheries Management Program with a snapshot of the fish assemblage present, population estimates for the species present in sample sites, and the health of rainbow trout within the fishery.
How do I volunteer?
Contact Lori Werner (KRCD Environmental Resources Analyst) for scheduling and additional information.
Phone: 559-237-5567 ext. 122
Email: lwerner@krcd.org
