Thermal and hydrologic suitability of Lake Erie and its major tributaries for spawning of Asian carps

► Western Lake Erie is sufficiently warm to permit maturation of Asian carps (AC). ► Maumee, Sandusky, Grand (OH) Rivers are most likely to be suitable for AC spawning. ► Maumee/Sandusky Bays and wetlands are suitable environments for AC larvae/juveniles.