A new trend in Central European recreational fishing: More fishing visits but lower yield and catch

Lyach, Roman; Čech, Martin

doi:10.1016/j.fishres.2018.01.020

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“…Most fishing grounds were located on mesotrophic and eutrophic streams and rivers. In addition, fish stocking is conducted annually on fishing grounds in the Czech Republic (Boukal et al., ; Humpl et al., ; Jankovský et al., ; Lyach & Čech, ); thus, most fishing grounds studied have high fish biomass (150–300 kg/ha). Fishing grounds located on oligotrophic rivers might show different patterns because catch and yield of anglers would be limited by low ecosystem productivity.…”

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“…Another important parameter that influences catch and yield is the relatively strict legal regulations for recreational fishing in the Czech Republic. Most importantly, anglers are strictly limited in maximum catch, yield and minimum–maximum fish body size (Lyach & Čech, ). In countries where similar regulations are less strict (e.g.…”

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“…However, the number of poachers being caught is increasing (Czech Fishing Union, unpubl. data) mostly due to increasing activity of angling guards in the field (Lyach & Čech, ). Lewis () found that local anglers are less likely to break rules than visitors, but Lyach and Čech () found that anglers are getting more mobile and visit different fishing grounds more often.…”

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“…data) mostly due to increasing activity of angling guards in the field (Lyach & Čech, ). Lewis () found that local anglers are less likely to break rules than visitors, but Lyach and Čech () found that anglers are getting more mobile and visit different fishing grounds more often. Other found that anglers usually do not break fishing rules as long as those rules are logical (Bergseth & Roscher, ; Caroffino, ).…”

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“…Recreational fishing in the Czech Republic is organised by the Czech Fishing Union and is centralised for the whole country (Boukal, Jankovsky, Kubecka & Heino, ; Humpl, Pivnička & Jankovský, ; Jankovský, Boukal, Pivnička & Kubečka, ; Lyach & Čech, ). The majority of fishing grounds in the Czech Republic is managed by the Czech Fishing Union.…”

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Do recreational fisheries metrics vary on differently sized fishing grounds?

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This study aimed to assess the relationship between basic metrics in recreational fishing and the size of the fishing ground. Data were obtained from individual angling logbooks collected by the Czech Fishing Union over 12 years on 212 fishing grounds located in the regions of Prague and Central Bohemia in the Czech Republic. Small fishing grounds had the highest catch, yield, numbers of fishing visits and numbers of angling guard controls per hectare. Medium‐sized fishing grounds had the highest catch, yield, and numbers of both fishing visits and angling guard controls per fishing ground. Anglers returned to medium‐sized fishing grounds most frequently. The percentage of anglers who caught and took home at least one fish decreased with increasing size of the fishing ground. In conclusion, basic metrics in recreational fishing are related to the size of the fishing ground, which thus plays an important role in fisheries management.

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Escape behavior of rocky‐reef fish reveals the impact of spearfishing across different management regimes

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Flight initiation distance (FID), the distance at which an organism begins to flee from an approaching threat, is a major component of antipredator escape behavior and a potential indicator of threat perception in fishes. In this study, we analyzed the FID of three important rocky‐reef fish species targeted by spearfishers, which are of commercial and recreational importance. We tested predictions that FID to a diver threat increases with the following factors: (1) fish body size, (2) less restricted access regimes, and (3) increased historical fishing pressure. We studied three size ranges of three rocky‐reef fish species, in three different access regimes (i.e., open access, territorial user rights for fishery areas, no‐take marine protected areas), and in two regions (northern and central region with different levels of fishing pressure depending on the species). We conducted an ANOVA to analyze pairwise interactions. We used the mean square criterion to select the models that best explained the variation of our response variable. Our findings indicate that FID can be distinctly elucidated by factors such as individual size, species, access regimes, and regions. Additionally, our models show that interactions involving regions and either species or size further contribute to explain FID variability. FID was higher in larger fishes and those of higher commercial value, outside marine reserves and in the region with the highest historical fishing pressures (based on landings data). This study supports the predictions that increased FID is associated with the threat posed by spearfishing activities. Furthermore, our findings indicate that spearfishing may already be altering the behavior of rocky‐reef fishes on the north‐central coast of Chile.

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Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Czech Republic: History, Current Status, Management, and Regulations

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The Czech Republic has a long tradition of pond production and recreational fisheries. Today, the Czech fisheries sector has two main pillars: (1) production of Common Carp Cyprinus carpio in semi‐extensive pond culture and (2) rod‐based recreational angling by approximately 350,000 people (3% of the Czech population). The production of carp supplies fish protein mainly for the local population, but the Czech Republic is also Europe's most important exporter of carp meat. A mandatory national license and reporting system in recreational fisheries has been effective since the 1950s. Anglers purchase a fishing license, and the proceeds are used mainly to stock fish and maintain ecosystems for native fish species. Recreational angling and fish stocking are focused on nonnative species: Common Carp and Rainbow Trout Oncorhynchus mykiss. Here, I present a short review of pond culture, aquaculture, commercial fisheries, and recreational fisheries, with examples of history, status, management, and regulations.

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A new trend in Central European recreational fishing: More fishing visits but lower yield and catch

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References 38 publications

Do recreational fisheries metrics vary on differently sized fishing grounds?

Do recreational fisheries metrics vary on differently sized fishing grounds?

Escape behavior of rocky‐reef fish reveals the impact of spearfishing across different management regimes

Fisheries and Aquaculture in the Czech Republic: History, Current Status, Management, and Regulations

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