What percent of fish caught in sport fishing die?

Brainyblonde

Bait caught fish typically suffer a much higher hooking mortality than fish caught on flies and lures. At least one out of three fish caught with bait will die after release. Over 60 percent of deep hooked fish die. Generally, nine out of 10 fish caught on flies or lures will survive after release. Studies have shown that there is only a one or two percent difference in the survival of fish caught on flies compared to those caught on lures. When fishing deep water (deeper than 30 feet) most fish caught cannot be released with any assurance that they will survive. Fish that are already stressed by warm water temperatures or low dissolved oxygen conditions cannot handle the added stress of being caught and most likely will not survive after being released. http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/fishing/catchandreleasetips.html These figures represent catch and release fishing. I wouldn't think there is anyway to record the number of fish caught with no intention of releasing them. Sep 24 04, 9:40 AM