Anglers can minimize fish mortality rates by following certain best practices, such as using the heaviest leader and tippit possible to fool fish, avoiding fishing in warm water and the hottest parts of the day, and keeping the fish immersed in water until species and size are identified. Anglers should also be respectful of fish, the environment, and other users when fishing and obey fishing regulations to help preserve fisheries. When taking a photo, anglers should never lift the fish high and should limit the time out of the water. Using larger landing nets can also help minimize mortality rates.