Anglers and fishing guides in South Florida are increasingly worried about the threats posed to snook due to habitat loss, water quality issues, and coastal development, according to a recent survey by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Snook is a key species in Florida's $9.2 billion recreational fishing economy. Despite some improvements in environmental conditions such as mangrove and seagrass coverage, population growth in coastal areas raises concerns about snook habitats. Additionally, there is a notable rise in shark attacks on these gamefish, further complicating the situation for anglers.
Most fishing guides (55%) rated recent fishing as "fair," while 27% rated it as "good" and 18% rated it as "very good."
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