re: Louisiana trout V.S. Texas trout

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However, all research has indicated that the fishery is so prolific, recreational fishing can't put a dent in it.

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This is the bottom line. Natural mortality in trout is sky high and they reproduce fast as a result. Even though it seems like a million people fish for trout in south LA, rod and reel doesn't make a meaningful impact on their numbers. Habitat is the largest determining factor for average size and population density in speckled trout.

Texas has bigger trout over numbers because the habitat there favors bigger trout over numbers.