State biologists called for tighter catch limits on redfish last week as they unveiled a new assessment showing worrying declines in their numbers, bearing out anglers’ mounting concerns over one of Louisiana’s most sought-after species.⁠ ⁠ Recent recreational catch has been at its lowest since the 1980s, when Paul Prudhomme’s blackened redfish recipes sparked a nationwide craze and a ban on commercial redfishing was put in place, the assessment presented at the state Department of Wildlife and Fisheries commission meeting showed.⁠ ⁠ The state’s fisheries experts did not recommend how to change current regulations on redfish limits, but say a 35% reduction in catch is needed. Their next steps will be to accept public comments, then return to the commission. Further recommendations could follow, and the commission would ultimately decide how to move forward.⁠ ⁠ Read the full story at the link in bio. ⁠ ⁠ #redfish #louisianafishing #fishing #fish