Go Fish, No Fish: A fishing game

Welcome to Go Fish, No Fish, an interactive game that allows players to experience the joys and sorrows of fishing.

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Players will learn first-hand the failures of traditional fisheries management and the benefits of catch share management. As the fishery manager, you will lead players through the game and facilitate a discussion afterwards.

The success and sustainability of this fishery is in your hands. Good luck!

Scenario

Fishermen have recently discovered a new stock of "fan-tailed goldfish." The goldfish are plentiful and customers are clamoring due to the delicious taste and the beautiful colors. Fishermen want to earn as much money as possible and are investing their time and money to ensure a profitable business.

The fishery manager is responsible for ensuring a healthy, sustainable stock of goldfish and other species. The fishery manager has the authority to develop and enforce management measures and participating fishermen must comply with the rules. The fishery manager will announce rules to fishermen at the beginning of each season.

Game pieces for Go Fish, No Fish can easily be made using candy and other household items. Please remember that these are only suggestions; you can make game pieces using any thing that you like! Be creative!

• Goldfish – Goldfish Crackers by Pepperidge Farm


• Juvenile Fish – Goldfish Pretzels by Pepperidge Farm


• Bycatch – Swedish Fish Candy


• Trawl – Paper cups


• Hook and Line – Chopsticks or toothpicks


• Habitat - Potato chips


• Money – Monopoly money or print and cut out money pieces: $1 pieces [PDF] | $5 pieces [PDF]


• Quota Shares – Poker chips or print and cut out pieces from the Quota Share [PDF]

Ready to begin? Get the full set of game rules [PDF] »