Dataset for Spatial Patterns in Dry Weight of Nearshore Lake Michigan Prey Fishes

<p>To assess the potential that prey fish condition varies spatially, we examined patterns in proportion dry weight of prey fishes collected from Lake Michigan nearshore areas (<16 m). Our analyses of fishes collected in 2010 and 2011 suggest that similarly-sized prey fishes are available to predators at different locations. The species analyzed include yellow perch, round goby, spottail shiner, alewife, rainbow smelt, and bloater.</p>