Abstract
Abstract We quantified angler party awareness of regulations for 35 Minnesota fisheries using creel surveys. On average, 14% (range = 0–48%) of angler parties were unaware a regulation was in effect for a particular fishery, while 78% (range = 27–100%) of angler parties were aware a regulation was in effect. Awareness varied within and across regulated species: black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus), largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), northern pike (Esox lucius), smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieui), and walleye (Sander vitreum). Greatest mean awareness (89%, range = 80–95%) was observed among smallmouth bass fisheries, while lowest mean awareness (70%, range = 52–82%) was observed among largemouth bass fisheries. Awareness was typically lower for fisheries regulated by complex regulations (e.g., slot limits) and for recently implemented regulations. Angler party awareness appeared to be associated with a number of angler demographic characteristics (e.g., days fished on lake and angler residency...
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