Pogy Boats and Recreational Fishermen

[spence]

Just curious, does anybody know the economic impact of the menhaden catch for bait in RI waters?

-spence

[eelman]

Basically, that law is worthless, as Clammer said, this is Rhode Island.


"b) These restrictions shall in no way prevent the taking of menhaden by purse seine for bait, chum, or purposes other than fish meal reduction."

And that says it all..............

[MakoMike]

Originally Posted by spence

Just curious, does anybody know the economic impact of the menhaden catch for bait in RI waters?

-spence

Spence, From what I hear there is no way to tell. Since there are less than five boats in the fishery all of their catch data is confidential. If you can't find out how much they catch you can't estimate the economic impacts.