Neuse River, NC, limiting migration of anadromous fishes beyond that point. In May of 1998, the dam was removed, giving improved access to 127 rkm of potential spawning habitat. We utilized radio telemetry during 1999 and 2000 to quantify the effects of dam removal on striped bass (Morone saxatilis) and American shad (Alosa sapidissima) spawning migrations and habitat used. Locations of telemetered striped bass and American shad were monitored continually throughout the spawning season. Spawning microhabitat utilized by American shad was compared to that available to them on the spawning grounds. No spawning habitat data were collected for striped bass as they were widely distributed throughout the river and spawning was not observed. [...]
