C&R 95% of the time but it’s nice to have the option to keep a fish here and there exceptionally if it looks like it won’t survive
Personally see benefits to catch and keep as a tool to balance out a body of water. A body of water can only support a certain mass of fish before you see a negative impact on food and oxygen levels. This has a negative impact on health and size along with increasing the risk of summer/winter kill
Anyone who fishes enough remote bodies of water will find one that is loaded with stunted, skinny,and big headed fish. You will know you found a spot that truly sees no pressure lol
Low limits, short seasons and size restrictions to limit angler impact are other effective options used correctly. These tools have been successfully been used in bodies of water that see way more pressure then Alberta lakes.
I don’t believe in setting up waters to be raped but straight C&R is not the only option
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