The Analysis of Catches and the Current State of Coastal Stow Net Fishery in Jeollabuk-do, Korea

The maximum sustainable yield (MSY) of coastal stow net fishery in Jeollabuk-do was estimated based on the catchs of all species and anchovy (mesh size: 25㎜ under). The maximum sustainable yield (MSY) for all species was estimated at 5,114 MT and 5,581 MT, and for the dominant species Engraulis japonicus, it was estimated at 2,445 MT and 2,274 MT, based on the Schaefer and Fox models, respectively. Therefore, the total fisheries production of the coastal stow net fishery in Jeollabuk-do should be maintained at the present level. To maintain the continuous production of anchovy (E. japonicus) resources, it is necessary to control the fishing intensity with the goal of ABC (2,006 MT) estimated in this study.