09/22/2025
There's been another discovery of the spiny water flea in New Hampshire, this time on Newfound Lake.
Unfortunately, once this aquatic invasive species is established, there are no treatments available to control it. That's why it's more important than ever to clean, drain, and dry your boats, trailers, and especially your fishing gear.
The spiny water flea can cause serious harm to our lakes in the following ways:
🎣Destruction of Property
🐟Hurting the Fish Population
🦠Increased Susceptibility to Cyanobacteria and Algae Blooms
💵Economic Losses
Learn more about this aquatic invasive species, how it can harm our lakes, and what you can do to help stop the spread at https://nhlakes.org/invasion-of-the-spiny-water-fleas/
And, you can learn more about the sighting at Newfound Lake here: newfoundlake.org/post/invasive-species-update
📷Photo Credit: The Minnesota Aquatic Invasive Species Research Center
