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Nr 6 (167)/2018, 2-8

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Characteristics of recreational fisheries in the Vistula Lagoon in 2015 during the period of the greatest changes in legislation on recreational fisheries in marine areas

Marek Trella


ABSTRACT. The aim of this paper was to analyze comprehensively recreational fishing in the Vistula Lagoon in 2015 in terms of changes in legislation on recreational fisheries in marine areas. Data was gathered using anonymous questionnaires. The structure of recreational catches was characterized by the domination of predatory species such as perch and pikeperch. Recreational fisheries parameters from 2014 and 2015 are compared to illustrate changes emerging in the recreational fisheries of the Vistula Lagoon.

Key words: Vistula Lagoon, recreational fisheries, angling pressure and catches

Przyjęto po recenzji 7.12.2018 r.