North Dakota outdoors: The biology behind catch and release fishing

  • The intent of catch-and-release fishing is to enjoy the thrill of landing a fish and then successfully releasing it to live another day and possibly providing an opportunity for the next angler.
    The intent of catch-and-release fishing is to enjoy the thrill of landing a fish and then successfully releasing it to live another day and possibly providing an opportunity for the next angler.
  • North Dakota outdoors: The biology behind catch and release fishing
    North Dakota outdoors: The biology behind catch and release fishing

    No one will argue the intent of catchand- release fishing. To enjoy the thrill of landing a fish and then successfully releasing it to live another day and possibly providing an opportunity for the next angler.

    While the intentions are noble, there’s much more to consider for the full intent of catch-and-release, especially this time of year.

    One consideration is called barotrauma. This is when a fi…