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BAITFISH [2 records]

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1. Subject Field(s)
  • Aquaculture
2010-06-08
Domaine(s)
  • Aquaculture
2010-06-08
   
baitfish farming Source
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élevage de poissons à appâts Source
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OBS An important component of the U.S. aquaculture industry ... Baitfish are sold primarily to the recretional fishing industry, but a portion is sold to the ornamental fish industry where these fish are used as "feeder" fish for carnivorous species ... Golden shiner, Notemigonus crysoleucas, is the most important farm-raised baitfish in the U.S. Source

 

 



 
2. Subject Field(s)
  • Hunting and Sport Fishing
1994-08-16
Domaine(s)
  • Chasse et pêche sportive
1994-08-16
   
baitfish Source
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bait fish Source
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poisson-appât Source
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DEF Small fish such as minnow or shiner used as bait for larger fish. Source

CONT When bait fish are jumping, it usually indicates they are being chased by predators. The predators could be game fish. Source

CONT Because yearling or adult baitfish are often scarce in spring, walleyes are hungry and fishing is usually good. Source

CONT Ailleurs au Québec, particulièrement dans les régions à truite, le poisson-appât s'est révélé une véritable calamité, ruinant les populations de nombreux lacs. Source