How long is that fish? The length is important to know, as many species of fish have a minimum length that can be legally kept. Some, like red drum, also have a maximum size that can be kept. Many ...

Use these guidelines to measure fish correctly: 1. Place fish on its side on a flat board with the jaw closed. 2. Squeeze the tail fin together or turn it in a way to obtain the maximum overall length ...

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) tentatively approved a new size limit for trout as well as a formal defined way to measure the length of a fish. During the PFBC’s quarterly board ...

Common aquaculture practices involve measuring fish biometrics at different growth stages, which is crucial for feeding regime management and for improving farmed fish welfare. Fish measurements are ...

Q: Is there a "gray area" or courtesy consideration given when measuring fish on a lake or river with special regulations? Could I really get a ticket for a fish that is one-eighth of an inch too ...

Measuring fish is not a science; it’s an art form. Establishing the length of a trout, for example, should never be confined to a one-dimensional instrument such as an ordinary ruler. Rulers, after ...