Lawmakers swim into menhaden battle off Louisiana coast

By: Elise Plunk

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 644

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The fight is back on over regulation of menhaden fishing off the Louisiana coast, with the state legislature entering the fray. Lawmakers’ proposals so far favor recreational anglers and charter captains who have accused the industry of upsetting the balance of the offshore ecosystem.

Menhaden, a bony, oily fish also known as pogies, is primarily caught for its multiple uses rather than for direct human consumption. Once processed, it’s found in a variety of …

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