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The Effect Of Fluctuating Water Levels On Reservoir Fishing

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  • Jakus, Paul M.
  • Dowell, Paula
  • Murray, Matthew N.

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The effect of Tennessee Valley Authority reservoir water levels on recreational fishing is evaluated. Data were collected in east Tennessee during March through August of 1994-97. Water levels were not a major barrier to participation during the six-month period, but levels did affect the number of trips taken by anglers. Maintaining lakes at full pool for one additional summer month would result in an additional one-third trip per angler, or an additional 87,000 trips in the study region. The average net benefit of a full pool is $1.82 per angler, or an aggregate benefit of approximately $476,500 in the region.

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  • Jakus, Paul M. & Dowell, Paula & Murray, Matthew N., 2000. "The Effect Of Fluctuating Water Levels On Reservoir Fishing," Journal of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Western Agricultural Economics Association, vol. 25(2), pages 1-13, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:jlaare:30888
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.30888
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