Environmental Impact of Fishing

Fly fishing is a very rewarding activity especially when
one catches a big fish. The sight of it caught in a hook
brings the fisher a sense of pride and accomplishment.
However, this activity can also have a serious impact on
the environment too if unregulated and done irresponsibly.

Here are a few things that people can do to prevent fly
fishing from creating adverse effects on the environment:

- Only catch fish during the fishing season. Doing so would
ensure that the species of fish will continue to thrive for
generations to come.

- Follow the rules and regulations set by the local
government. They are there for a reason and it is for the
protection of the local wildlife including the fish.

- Catch only the number of fish that the person intends to
eat and return the others to the water. The age of the fish
should also be taken into consideration here. Young fish
should be given the chance to grow.

- Fishers should bring their garbage with them until they
return to their homes. No trash should be left behind on
the waters and in the surrounding areas.

Keeping the environment clean should not only be the
responsibility of environmental activists but also by those
people who find joy in the sport of fly fishing.

Otherwise, there is a risk that there would be little fish
left for the next generation to catch, if at all. Saving
the environment is a far more rewarding experience than
simply catching fish and doing whatever one wants to do
with them.