Document Type
Report
Department/Program
Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Publication Date
1986
Abstract
This report summarizes the assessment of commercial fishing effort in Chesapeake Bay and its Virginia tributaries during the period October 1, 1985 through December 31, 1986. Objectives of this study were: 1. to assess pound net fishing effort in Chesapeake Bay, and in the James, York and Rappahannock rivers; and 2. to assess anchor, drift, and stake gill net fishing effort in the James, York and Rappahannock rivers.
Additionally, two months of data for pound nets and anchor, drift, and stake gill nets have been included in order that the cessation of the study period would occur at a natural break in fishing effort in Virginia. Data for fyke net and haul seine fisheries have also been included.
Recommended Citation
Davis, J. S., Owens, J. C., Kriete, W. H., & Loesch, J. G. (1986) The assessment of commercial fishing effort in Virginia Annual Report 1986. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary. https://scholarworks.wm.edu/reports/2757
