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Not AvailableThe state of Goa has huge potential for recreational hook and line fishery. Traditionally, the hook and line fishing is carried out in the Zuari and Mandovi estuaries with an estimated total area of 60 square kilometers. This study was carried out to assess the hook and line fishery practised in the estuaries of Goa. A total of 250 fishers were interviewed with the help of pre-tested questionnaires during January 2016 to May, 2017. The study revealed that 32 per cent of the fishers used FRP or wooden boats of Length Over All (LOA) ranging from 8-12 m for fishing. Majority of the fishers ( greater than 70 per cent) used rod and line with a baited hook for fishing and about 80 per cent of these fishers used dead or artificial baits and the rest used live baits for luring. August to November is reported to be the best season for fishing. The target size of the catch varied between 50 and 150 cm. The catch is often used for own consumption (70 per cent) and only 30 per cent of the catch is sold in the local market. There are active (at least two complete operations in a week) and occasional recreational fishermen (twice in a month) in the state. Cost of the fishing gear varies from Rs. 1000-10000 with an average individual cost of Rs. 2800. It was observed that operation of speed boats in the estuaries was a major hindrance to the fishing operations. Operation of gillnets (according to 55 per cent of the respondents) and plastic waste accumulation (65 per cent of the respondents) also created disturbance to fishing. The duration of fishing operation ranges from 2 to 8 h with an average duration of 3.5 h. The catch per unit of effort (CPUE) ranged from 0.1 to 30 kilogram per hour and the average CPUE was estimates as 4.1 kilogram per hour A total of 71 finfish species and 3 shellfish species contributed to the fishery. Since Goa is a famous tourist centre, availability of species apt for recreational fisheries, the estuarine regions of Goa can be developed into a suitable area for recreational fisheries.Not Availabl