What is the likely effect of the Advisory on fishing?
This advisory may have some effect on fishing in Galveston Bay and on some associated businesses. Spotted seatrout is one of the most popular sport fish in Texas and continues to increase in popularity. However, many anglers practice catch-and-release with this species, and for those who wish to take fish home, following the handling recommendations from DSHS will reduce an angler’s exposure to PCBs/dioxins that might be present in fatty tissues. Additionally, there are many other species available to fishermen including red drum, flounder, and black drum to name a few. Catfish, both freshwater and saltwater species, are often sought by fishermen. Freshwater species (primarily channel catfish and blue catfish) can be found in the upper reaches of Galveston Bay near the mouths of rivers and bayous while saltwater species (gafftopsail and hardhead catfish) can be found throughout the bay system. All catfish species within the above defined areas of Galveston Bay are covered by this advis
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