“TITANIC VICTORY” FOR LOUISIANA REDFISH

In July, a crucial decision was made regarding the future of Louisiana’s redfish. The American Saltwater Guides Association (ASGA) helped get a proposal on the table that would reduce sportfishing harvest by 55%. However, there is still a public comment period before the proposal becomes law. According to the 2022 Stock Assessment, the Louisiana redfish population is declining at an alarming rate due to overfishing. In 2009, estimates put the redfish population at slightly over 21 million. By 2021, that number dwindled to 8.7 million. Prior to a July 6 meeting of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), the state was proposing a new slot limit of 16 to 27 inches and a daily limit of three fish. Those changes would have represented a 35% harvest reduction that would lead…

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Fly Fisherman (Digital) - 1 Issue, October/November/December 2023

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