{"id":13757,"date":"2020-09-18T07:43:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-18T07:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/?p=13757"},"modified":"2025-08-26T13:26:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T18:26:09","slug":"best-practices-for-catch-and-release-fishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/lifestyles\/best-practices-for-catch-and-release-fishing","title":{"rendered":"Best Practices for Catch and Release Fishing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"564\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/catch-and-release-nationalparkservice.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13759\" style=\"width:551px;height:323px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/catch-and-release-nationalparkservice.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/catch-and-release-nationalparkservice-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/catch-and-release-nationalparkservice-768x451.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/fishing\/catch-and-release-fishing.htm\">National Park Service<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Fish and wildlife experts disagree on the ethics of catch and release fishing. According to&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.peta.org\/living\/entertainment\/the-cruelty-of-catch-and-release-fishing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals)<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, it&#8217;s cruel.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Their opinion is backed by the research of scientists like James Rose, who told the&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/roomfordebate\/2010\/08\/08\/should-fly-fishers-catch-and-always-release\/the-fish-feel-little-pain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">New York Times<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;that fish do feel a little pain. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, proponents of catch and release fishing assert its conservation benefits.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to the&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/grba\/planyourvisit\/upload\/fishing-catch-and-release.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">National Parks Service<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, it allows more native fish to remain in the water and reproduce in the ecosystem. Some lakes such as&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/pennsylvania\/deerfield-lake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Deerfield Lake<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;and&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/pennsylvania\/offmarket\/westcolang-lake\/4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Westcolang Lake<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;only allow catch and release fishing for this reason. Whatever your stance on this controversy, if you decide to try it, it&#8217;s important to do it properly to decrease fish mortality risk.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We talked with Greg Gerlich, assistant regional director for the fish and aquatic conservation program in the&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;to learn best practices. Based on his expertise and research as a fish biologist, he feels that &#8220;done properly, catch and release can be a way to enjoy fishing, particularly for people who don&#8217;t want to harvest the fish. It&#8217;s also very rewarding.&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">So, before grabbing your fishing rod, consider these best practices for catch and release fishing.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stick-to-active-fishing\">Stick to Active Fishing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Man-Holding-Fly-Rod-Carousel-active.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13760\" style=\"width:557px;height:315px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Man-Holding-Fly-Rod-Carousel-active.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Man-Holding-Fly-Rod-Carousel-active-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.active.com\/outdoors\/articles\/fly-fishing-101-leader-tippet-and-fly\">Active.com<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As opposed to passive fishing (e.g., nets, longlines, and traps), active fishing involves intentionally watching your contraption (e.g., fishing hooks and seining). With active methods, fish are less likely to swallow the bait and stay on the hook for too long. This is safer because when anglers are consciously paying attention to their bait, it&#8217;s easier to bring in a fish quickly and release it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Gerlich adds, &#8220;Another key point is that you don&#8217;t want to overplay the fish and fight to exhaustion. It&#8217;s also important to make sure your line is sufficient weight and quality to bring in fish quickly.&#8221; Essentially, active fishing helps with speed and reaction time. The faster you can reel in the fish, the faster you can release it.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-limit-the-fish-s-time-out-of-water\">Limit the Fish&#8217;s Time Out of Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"718\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/catch-and-release-fishing-booker.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13762\" style=\"width:567px;height:425px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/catch-and-release-fishing-booker.jpg 718w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/catch-and-release-fishing-booker-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/catch-and-release-fishing-booker-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 718px) 100vw, 718px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/fishingbooker.com\/blog\/catch-and-release-fishing-tips-for-beginners\/\">FishingBooker.com<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To reduce the fish&#8217;s stress and ensure survival, minimize its time out of water. This shorter interval involves thinking ahead of time. Get your line, tackle, and bait in order, pre-plan your photograph, and make sure your hands are wet to reduce the loss of the fish&#8217;s protective mucus. Then, lift the fish efficiently for a quick photo and immediately release it into the water.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A few tools can help enable a quicker release. According to the&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/subjects\/fishing\/catch-and-release-fishing.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">National Parks Service<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, artificial lures are the best choice for catch and release fishing because the hooks are easier to remove. Barbless hooks are much easier to remove. Plus, according to one&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/myfwc.com\/research\/saltwater\/fish\/snook\/reduce-catch-release-mortality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Florida study<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;on snappers and groupers, there&#8217;s no difference in catch rates between barbed and barbless hooks. Overall, stay mindful of handling the fish as little as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keep-the-species-in-mind\">Keep the Species in Mind<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-4830329-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-27205\" style=\"width:561px;height:364px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-4830329-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-4830329-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-4830329-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-4830329-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-4830329-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/pexels-cottonbro-4830329.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/white-and-gray-fish-on-water-4830329\/\">cottonbro studio<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/\">Pexels<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The impact of catch and release fishing differs depending on your lake&#8217;s biodiversity. Gerlich warns, &#8220;You don&#8217;t want to practice on species in water that is pushing their psychological tolerance.&#8221; One example is trout fishing. According to Gerlich, water above 70 degrees negatively impacts trout, especially if they&#8217;re stressed. Avoid trout fishing in these warm waters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Similar precautions apply to fish that reside in deep water. A deep-water fish has limited time to acclimate to each water stratification level when you&#8217;re reeling them in. According to&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/sccoastalresources.com\/home\/2018\/8\/30\/three-myths-about-deepwater-catch-and-release-fishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">South Carolina Coastal Resources<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, this is called &#8220;barotrauma,&#8221; referring to a body part or organ&#8217;s injury due to sudden changes in barometric pressure. Snapper and grouper are most commonly affected by barotrauma. To remedy this, use descending devices to return fish to their homes at lower depths.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-do-your-research\">Do Your Research<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/division-of-fisheries-nesea.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13764\" style=\"width:566px;height:274px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/division-of-fisheries-nesea.png 825w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/division-of-fisheries-nesea-300x145.png 300w, https:\/\/www.lakehomes.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/division-of-fisheries-nesea-768x372.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/nesea.org\/09-13-19\">NESEA<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you aren&#8217;t sure what precautions to take for the fish in your lake, educate yourself. If you&#8217;re on a private lake, talk to the homeowners association and connect with other anglers. If you&#8217;re on public waters, contact the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/offices\/statelinks.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">state&#8217;s fish and wildlife management agency<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and your local fisheries. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Especially if you&#8217;ve just bought a lake home and you&#8217;re new to the area, it&#8217;s important to inquire about best catch and release practices in your area. Gerlich adds that sporting stores and fly fishing shops are excellent resources for anglers too. &#8220;It&#8217;s their business to know what fish are out there,&#8221; he says of guides at fly fishing stores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are you an avid angler at your lake house? What other catch and release fishing practices have you adopted?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stick to Active Fishing Limit the Fish&#8217;s Time Out of Water Keep the Species in Mind Do Your Research<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":13760,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[12055,12053],"tags":[16535,345,346,349,12774,10892,341],"class_list":["post-13757","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lake-activities","category-lifestyle","tag-catch-and-release","tag-fishing","tag-fishing-basics","tag-fishing-for-beginners","tag-fishing-guide","tag-fishing-tips","tag-lake-activities"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.3 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Best Practices for Catch and Release Fishing<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Catch and release fishing is one of the most popular hobbies for lake homeowners. 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