Witch Flounder Landings
Commercial fishermen are landing fewer pounds of Witch Flounder than ever since 1950. Very high unusual landings in the 1980s have been followed by a severe decline that has practically eliminated the fishery. In response, the price per pound has doubled since the 1980s. YEAR POUNDS VALUE PRICE/LB 1950 1,207,900 $62,872 $0.05 1951 1,634,700 $105,900…