Category Archives: Conservation

Alabama implements new speckled trout limits. Is Louisiana next?

Posted on May 9, 2019 by Catch Cormier

On Saturday, the Alabama Conservation Advisory Board approved changes to size and creel limits on spotted seatrout (speckled trout) and flounder. Previously the daily bag limit for trout was 10 with a minimum size of 14 inches. Under the new … Continue reading →

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We have met the enemy, and they are us!

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Catch Cormier

Catch Cormier, GCC Conservation Director Last week, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries dropped a bombshell. They reported that a “preliminary, but incomplete” draft indicated that the state’s speckled trout stock was overfished and that landings had decreased to … Continue reading →

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Sweeping conservation act now law

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Catch Cormier

This afternoon, Fly Fishers International joined over three dozen other conservation groups in celebrating the signing by President Trump of Senate Bill 47 into law. The John D. Dingell Conservation, Management and Recreaton Act not only secures permanent funding for … Continue reading →

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