What does this research mean for the field?

More conservative bag limits and length limits for Smallmouth Bass in Missouri River reservoirs could reduce angler harvest and increase fish abundance, spawning potential ratio, and size structure. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.CHALLENGES_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim was to assess angler catch and harvest patterns and the effects of harvest regulations on Smallmouth Bass.

February 26, 2026North American Journal of Fisheries ManagementOpen Access

Effects of alternative harvest regulations on Smallmouth Bass angler harvest in Missouri River reservoirs

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CSChristian SloneIowa State University KOKyle OlivenciaIowa State University MFMark J. FincelNorth Dakota Game and Fish Department

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Evaluates angler harvest patterns and effects of alternative management regulations on Smallmouth Bass.

Key Points

The aim was to assess angler catch and harvest patterns and the effects of harvest regulations on Smallmouth Bass.
Analyzed angler surveys for catch and harvest data.
Utilized fisheries analysis and modeling simulator (FAMS) for regulation outcomes.
Evaluated the impact of different bag and length limits on Smallmouth Bass populations.
Angler catch and release rates increased over time from May to September.
Bag limits of less than 3 fish per day reduced harvest by 30-66%.
Minimum length limits improved Smallmouth Bass abundance and size distribution more effectively than slot limits.

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Slone et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe41d95ddcd3a253e851d https://doi.org/10.1093/najfmt/vqaf125

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February 26, 2026North American Journal of Fisheries ManagementOpen Access

Effects of alternative harvest regulations on Smallmouth Bass angler harvest in Missouri River reservoirs

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Authors

CSChristian SloneIowa State University KOKyle OlivenciaIowa State University MFMark J. FincelNorth Dakota Game and Fish Department

Discussion

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Implication

Evaluates angler harvest patterns and effects of alternative management regulations on Smallmouth Bass.

Key Points

The aim was to assess angler catch and harvest patterns and the effects of harvest regulations on Smallmouth Bass.
Analyzed angler surveys for catch and harvest data.
Utilized fisheries analysis and modeling simulator (FAMS) for regulation outcomes.
Evaluated the impact of different bag and length limits on Smallmouth Bass populations.
Angler catch and release rates increased over time from May to September.
Bag limits of less than 3 fish per day reduced harvest by 30-66%.
Minimum length limits improved Smallmouth Bass abundance and size distribution more effectively than slot limits.

Cite This Study

Slone et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699fe41d95ddcd3a253e851d https://doi.org/10.1093/najfmt/vqaf125

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