Originally Posted by keakar (Post 798784)

mathgeek has given all this info and fully explained it several times over in several threads (and sometimes in very scientific detail).

lower limits reduce the overall size of the fish because there are more fish consuming the finite amount of forage food sources. everywhere limits are lowered the numbers of fish increase and the size decreases accordingly.

the only exceptions to these "rules" is where the forage food sources are so plentiful as to fully absorb a doubling or tripling of fish populations feeding on them.

ask mathgeek if you need to know more about it Inshore Saltwater Fishing Discussion: Trout Limits and Population - SaltyCajun.com

Originally Posted by Goooh (Post 798788)

Thanks, I'm new to the forum and had no idea Math Geek was the only person on it that could speak to the subject.

Originally Posted by keakar (Post 798880)

I didn't see you quoted or even mentioned in my post nor did I say "Math Geek was the only person on it that could speak to the subject" but he is very educated about it and maybe you don't want facts or actual hard data bothering your thinking, but others at this site may want to learn more about the subject rather then just post things for click bait

Originally Posted by "W" (Post 798471)

Since the limit change from 2006 the over all size increase has taking a toll

Too many trout and not enough being taken out causes over population of mini trout

Originally Posted by MEM1971 (Post 799542)

Numbers way up and size way down

Originally Posted by evis102 (Post 799790)

That is not a totally accurate statement. There are big fish out there but I believe fishing pressure is the biggest cause for the lack of numbers being caught.