Tuesday, the live shrimp shortage continued. However, live mullet, mud minnows and croaker were available at many of the bait camps.
District leaders made the change in response to health district recommendations, officials said.
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Anglers depending on live shrimp to fish are getting frustrated with the shortage of their favorite bait. There was none to be found around the Galveston area bait camps Monday, and the situation does not appear to be improving, at least over the next few days.
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