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This research aims to assess the status and trends of Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass populations in Wisconsin and evaluate the effectiveness of varying harvest regulations.

June 19, 2026North American Journal of Fisheries Management

Status and trends of black bass fisheries in Wisconsin: Regulation (in)effectiveness?

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This research aims to assess the status and trends of Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass populations in Wisconsin and evaluate the effectiveness of varying harvest regulations.
Analyzed creel survey data from 1990 to 2024 for fisheries-dependent metrics.
Utilized electrofishing data to assess fisheries-independent metrics and compare bass populations under different regulations.
Examined differences in relative abundance and size distributions of bass populations with liberalized versus conservative harvest regulations.
Directed angler effort for Smallmouth Bass increased significantly; Largemouth Bass effort remained unchanged.
Catch rates for both species significantly increased, while Largemouth Bass harvest rates stayed low and Smallmouth Bass harvest rates significantly declined.
Relative abundances and population size structures of both species increased, with a more pronounced increase for Largemouth Bass.

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Randomized trial tests bass populations in Wisconsin, revealing implications for fishing regulations.

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Sass et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a34dd4965a5b0777af2d088 https://doi.org/10.1093/najfmt/vqag034

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Status and trends of black bass fisheries in Wisconsin: Regulation (in)effectiveness?

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