Recreational fishery resources refer to fish stocks, associated aquatic organisms, and their supporting habitats that are exploited by non-commercial (sport or subsistence) fishers, typically using rod-and-line, handlines, spearfishing, or other small-scale gears. As a research topic, they encompass population dynamics under low to moderate harvest pressure, angler behavior and effort, stock assessment tailored to non-market valuation, and ecosystem impacts of catch-and-release and selective harvest. Studies address allocation between commercial and recreational sectors, bioeconomic modeling, regulatory performance (bag limits, size limits, seasons), and conservation strategies to maintain ecological sustainability while optimizing social and economic benefits.
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