River Habitats for Coarse Fish

This book arms fishery and river managers and angling clubs with the knowledge and practical habitat guidance they need to best direct their efforts to enhance the prospects for all types of fish and other riverine wildlife. It will also be of use to fishermen and other members of the public who enjoy the natural beauty of thri

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This illustrated guide describes the many ways that coarse fish species depend upon the diversity of habitats in river systems and considers how this dependence changes throughout the stages of their lives - from spawning and eggs, through to the juvenile and adult stages- and with changing seasons and river conditions. This knowledge is important if we are to understand the many population bottlenecks and the variety of coarse fish species that have resulted from historic changes to our rivers. It is also important if we are to manage rivers positively to protect and improve the vitality of coarse fisheries - a process that will also benefit the wider wildlife community with which coarse fish are interdependent.