CAJ | 학술논문

Objective: To assess the catch composition and seasonal variation in catch of set bagnet fishery from the coastal Payra river, to understand the importance and impact of set bagnet fishery on biodiversity and fisheries, and to find out feasible strategies to reduce the negative impact of set bagnet fishery. Methods: The research was conducted with selection of research area, preparation of gear survey and catch assessment form, sample collection, laboratory analysis and selection of analytical methods to achieve the objectives of the study. Results: A total of 52 species belonging to 23 families were recorded from set bagnet in the Payra river. Most important commercial fishes and their annual catch by set bagnet in the study area were 51.03 MT Ilish (Tenualosa ilisha), 8.83 MT Rita (Rita rita), 6.92 MT Air (Sperata aor), 4.72 MT Chital (Chitala chitala), 2.03 MT Boal (Wallago attu), 1.84 MT Baghair (Bagarius bagarius), 3.35 MT Foli (Notopterus notopterus) and 13.46 MT Golda chingri (Macrobrachium rosenbergii). All these species were mostly caught at initial stages of their life cycle, which usually move with the tidal current. Conclusions: Study suggested that set bagnet should be restricted to allowable limit with strong monitoring system for the protection and conservation of valuable fish species in the coastal areas of Bangladesh.