The Affect High Gas Prices Have on the Fishing Industry

The Affect High Gas Prices Have on the Fishing Industry

Increasing gas prices not only affects the fishermen but even the charter operators, bait shops are also feeling economic pinch.

In the present situation it is useless to blame fisheries administrations, regulations, publicity about blemished rockfish or the shortage of fish available. It is the adverse effect of the escalating price of fuel that drives a sense of protest everywhere, sportsfishing is no exception. Even the business of chartering, headboating or commercial fishing has also been affected(Emami, 2012).

Businesses associated with fishing ...