LA study: 480 interviews at four urban lakes found roughly 8% of anglers eat their catch; very few meet subsistence thresholds A Region 4‑funded survey of four Los Angeles area urban lakes interviewed 480 anglers in 2024 to estimate consumption and identify subsistence fishers. About 39 people (≈8%) reported eating fish they caught; four individuals met the study's subsistence threshold (≥100 g/day). The project highlighted language needs, study cost and potential for a a

A new study reveals that only 8% of anglers at LA's urban lakes regularly eat their catch, raising questions about subsistence fishing practices and water quality concerns.

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