C&R for me all the time. Only time it was
suggested strongly to me otherwise was
when I caught a 14 lb Striper in our local
reservoir where they do not stock them.
Local biologist with Fish & Game wished I
kept it for research, aging, etc.
Otherwise, I release. Now for the record,
I have eaten fish in the past. Just isn't
something I like to eat, so I don't.
If others do, I hope it is done responsibly.
Sadly, I've had to speak with kids who
were keeping/killing fish for fun. That
stuff is just unacceptable.