| ecreational fishing in the United States promotes economic growth, cultural traditions, and environmental stewardship, but can also negatively impact fish stocks when fisheries are mismanaged. The scale of recreational fisheries is often underestimated due to difficulties in monitoring their complex, dynamic, and often expansive nature. In California, the documented history of recreational fishing dates to the late 1800s, and the industry has grown since. In 2013, California marine anglers took 5.3 million fishing trips, landed 8.4 million fish, and contributed... |
