Mr. Speaker, the Senate bill appears to define recreational fishing, at least it appears to define it to some people, as fishing for sport or pleasure, but makes no mention of fishing for personal consumption. My understanding of the definition is that it is not in any way intended to preclude a recreational angler from consuming the fish which he or she catches.
Discussing the definition of 'recreational fishery' in relation to a Senate bill.
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