In a news release on July 14, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Robert Barham and the Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission announced significant openings to recreational fishing. With this action, approximately 86 percent of recreational fishing in Louisiana were opened effective July 14.
“‘The measures taken today by the Wildlife and Fisheries Commission will allow recreational anglers, including recreational shrimping, crabbing and fishing, to resume,’ said LDWF Secretary Robert Barham. ‘While I am pleased and fully support today’s action, I caution all fishermen to exercise caution while fishing in areas closed to commercial fishing.’
This opening includes licensed charter boat guides and bait fishermen or dealers who harvest for and sell to recreational fishermen exclusively.
Recreational fishing is being allowed subject to continual testing and monitoring, as this activity is not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. To date the Environmental Protection Agency?s near shore water tests have shown chemical […]
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