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Formula for determining weight of a fish Jun 28, 2007 22:15:45 GMT -6

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Post by SpyderLady on Jun 28, 2007 22:15:45 GMT -6

What is the formula for determining the weight of a fish based on its size?

The rule of thumb for fish weights of various body types are:

Pike (length X length X length) divided by 3500

Walleye (length X length X length) divided by 2700

Bass (length X length X length) divided by 1600

Bluegill (length X length X length) divided by 1200

Another generalized formula is:

(girth X girth X length) divided by 800

All of these will result in reasonable approximations.

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Formula for determining weight of a fish

Post by SpyderLady on Jun 28, 2007 22:15:45 GMT -6

Post by olhillbilly on Jun 29, 2007 0:25:08 GMT -6

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