Thailand’s Kaeng Krachan Dam hosts sanctioned fishing season for giant Mekong catfish

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A sanctioned fishing season is underway at the Kaeng Krachan Dam in Phetchaburi, Thailand, where the Fisheries Department’s inland fisheries prevention and suppression unit is permitting the capture of up to 60 giant Mekong catfish.

 

The season commenced on November 9 and will run through January 9, providing the total catch does not exceed the 60 fish limit before the closing date.

 

For those keen to participate, a registration fee of 1,000 baht is required, along with the use of a fishing net with a mesh size of no less than 50 centimetres. Additionally, a fee of 1,000 baht is charged for every giant Mekong catfish caught, the department revealed.

 

“The funds raised will be used to procure 100 Mekong giant catfish hatchlings, which will then be reintroduced to the reservoir, promoting sustainability.”

 

by Mitch Connor

Photo: Phetchaburi News Facebook Page

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-13

 

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[hotchilli]

Why have they put a shirt on the fish?

[AgMech Cowboy]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

along with the use of a fishing net

That's not fishing...  Sad state of affairs.

[PETERTHEEATER]

1 hour ago, hotchilli said:

Why have they put a shirt on the fish?

Modesty. It's female.

[Grumpy one]

 

 

Lets organise a fishing contest with nets for an endangered species.

We can restock the 60 fish with young ones that may not survive 1 year

On the bright side, our greedy pockets will be full of cash