Based on the given information, it appears that there were 11 fish caught in total. To determine how many of these fish weighed 8 1/4 pounds or less, we need to count the number of X's in the table that fall under the weight category of 8 1/4 pounds or less.
Counting the X's, we see that there are 8 fish that weigh 8 1/4 pounds or less. Therefore, Ocarolyn and Abby caught 8 fish that weighed 8 1/4 pounds or less.