Invasive Fish Removal

Oklawaha River Aquatic Preserve staff had a very busy week of invasive fish removal and river maintenance. The team removed 75 invasive tilapia and 2 plecos over two days from the Silver River with the help of Silver Springs State Park kayak volunteers on safety patrol. In total this month, 50 plecos and 189 tilapia have been removed.

The team also removed five rope swings, dozens of feet of fishing line from trees, garbage along the shore, and replaced missing signs along the river. There is no fishing or swimming on the Silver River per Florida Administrative Code Chapter 62D-2 to protect the natural resources.