Length at First Capture And Stocks Status of Siamese gouramy (<i>Trichogaster pectoralis</i>) in the Bangkau Swamp, South Kalimantan Indonesia

Abstract Siamese gouramy fish is a fish that has a fishery commodity that has high economic value. Sustainable fisheries management is needed to ensure the sustainability of Siamese gouramy fish resources. The objectives of this study were to describe the fishing gear used by fishermen to catch Siamese gouramy, determine the results of measuring the total length of Siamese gouramy, determine the value of Lc (Length at First Capture) Siamese gouramy, and determine the status of Siamese gouramy capture in the Bangkau Swamp. The methods used were observation and interview. Data analysis used descriptive methods and Lc according to Sparre and Venema. The results showed that there were three fishing gears used by fishermen to catch Siamese gouramy, namely tempirai (Wire stage trap), pangilar (Pot trap) and lukah (Fish pot). The results of measuring the total length of Siamese gouramy caught were 6 - 19 cm Total length (TL). The Lc value obtained was 11.4 cm. The status of Siamese gouramy resource capture in the Bangkau Swamp is overfishing.