Freshwater Fish of New River, Belize
Bay snook
PDF-2015

Keywords

Frshwater Fish
Belize
UW406

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How to Cite

Briggs-Gonzalez, Venetia, Kyle Allen, and Frank J. Mazzotti. 2016. “Freshwater Fish of New River, Belize: WEC361/UW406, 11/2015”. EDIS 2016 (4). Gainesville, FL:3. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw406-2015.

Abstract

Belize is home to an abundant diversity of freshwater fish species and is often considered a fishing paradise. The New River area is a popular freshwater fishing destination in the Orange Walk district of northern Belize. Here locals and visitors alike take to the lagoons and waterways for dinner or for good sportfishing. This 3-page guide highlights the most popular species in the area and will help people identify and understand these species. Written by Venetia Briggs-Gonzalez, Kyle Allen, and Frank J. Mazzotti, and published by the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department, November 2015.

https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw406-2015
PDF-2015

References

Fishing licenses, laws, and regulations: http://www.agricul-ture.gov.bz/Fisheries_Dept.html

Tourism information and licensed fishing guides: https://www.travelbelize.org/things-to-do/activities/fishing-sport-fly-trolling-tarpon#panel1
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