LONG ISLAND SOUND 



FISHING ADEAS 



Figure 10. State of Connecticut commercial fishery 

 statistical areas. 



Popu l ation Estimates 



The monthly estimates for population size are presented in Table 6. 

 The total population size (33,205) was within the range reported since 1975 

 (16,506-44,761). The maximum population estimate and recruitment occurred 

 in June, reflecting the spring molt. As fishing pressure increased through 

 the summer the population estimates decreased. The probability of survival 

 averaged 53% and ranged from 69% in June, when fishing pressure was low, to 

 38% in July, when fishing pressure was greatest. The relationship between 

 the estimated population size and yearly CPUE was examined by plotting the 

 two measures of abundance over time (Fig. 11). The plot shows a strong 

 relationship between the population size and yearly CPUE in 1982-83, when 

 wire pots were used exclusively. 



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