Why should baitfish not be released?

It can harm ecosystems.

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  1. They cannot swim
  2. They are too small
  3. It can harm ecosystems ✔

Why: Releasing baitfish illegally can harm local waters, so baitfish should not be released.

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Baitfish belong in the bucket, not the wild.
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Answer: It can harm ecosystems. Releasing baitfish illegally can harm local waters, so baitfish should not be released.

  1. Scouting America: Fishing www.scouting.org/merit-badges/fishing
    Explain why baitfish are not to be released.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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