Zebra Mussels (ND Game & Fish)
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFGO) – The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in South Golden Lake in Steele County after detecting zebra mussel veligers in routine net samples.
Department aquatic nuisance species coordinator Ben Holen said subsequent follow-up sampling found additional adult mussels in the lake.
The 331-acre lake is a popular recreation destination located 13 miles southwest of Hatton.
Due to its immediate downstream connection, North Golden will be listed with South Golden Lake as Class I ANS infested waters. Emergency rules will go into effect immediately to prohibit the movement of water away from the lake, including water for transferring bait. Notices will be posted at lake access sites.
The lakes join Lake Elsie, Twin Lakes, Lake LaMoure, Lake Ashtabula, the lower portion of the Sheyenne River and the Red River with the designation.
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