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March 1998. Condition Factor, K, for Salmonid Fish FN0005. Charles Barnham PSM & Alan Baxter ISSN 1440-2254. Anglers frequently refer to fish they have caught as being totally or partly dependent on stocking, the stocking rate in poor, good or excellent Condition . This qualitative can be reduced accordingly until the K value improves and reaches an acceptable level. measure is usually based on a visual assessment of the Amongst its operational requirements and responsibilities, fish, taking into account the general shape of the fish, its the Department is required to develop and maintain par- length and weight, and its appearance (which usually ticular standards. On the basis of comparison of the K value equates to how fat the fish is) compared to memories of with general appearance, fat content, etc, the following previous catches - this fish is in good Condition and is standards have been adopted by the Department for trout and salmon: better/worse than the one I caught yesterday'.

Condition Factor, K, for Salmonid Fish Charles Barnham PSM & Alan Baxter March 1998 FN0005 ISSN 1440-2254 © State of Victoria, Department of …

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