ON THE RESOURCES OF DEMERSAL FISHES FOR BOTTOM TRAWLING IN INSHORE WATERS OFF KAKINADA BY SMALL MECHANISED BOATS

Abstract

An attempt is made to assess the available resources of
demersal fishes for bottom trawling off Kakinada, in inshore
waters. From the experimental fishing operation during 1964-66,
the average catch per hour was 52.79 kg. for 9.13 m. (30')
OAL mechanised boat. The catch composition was dominated
by prawns and sciaenids forming 45% of the total catch.
The average catch per trawling hour was more during the
quarter April - June. An assessment on the productive depth
range has indicated that the catch rate is increasing with increase
in the depth of fishing.