Invasive Asian swamp eels in the chain of lakes
Summary
Asian swamp eels are now in Lakes Virginia and Sue and moving down the chain. FWC is studying them, staff will hold an "eel slam" sampling event, and residents are encouraged to remove any eels they catch.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents; staff time and FWC partnership resources are engaged in monitoring.
Anglers, boaters, and lakefront residents who want the ecological health of the chain of lakes protected.
Native fish and wildlife food webs that the invasive eels may disrupt.
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