Author: US Harbors

Commercial King Mackerel Season To Close Today

1/17/2020 - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) announced the commercial season for king mackerel in Louisiana waters will close at 12 p.m. (noon) on Friday, January 17, 2020. Each year, a commercial quota is established for Gulf of Mexico group king mackerel by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)… SEE MORE

Petersburg / Wrangell Area Sport Fishing Report.

Petersburg / Wrangell Alaska Fishing Report January, 2020

1/17/2020 - While some anglers may hang up their fishing rods until Spring, don’t forget about the many angling opportunities that exist throughout the winter. Remember to purchase your 2020 fishing license prior to fishing in the new calendar year. Winter King Salmon King salmon can be found year round in local… SEE MORE

Sitka Alaska Fishing Report January, 2020

1/17/2020 - Reminder: Buy your new 2020 sport fishing license and king salmon tags prior to fishing in the new calendar year! An excellent resource for planning a trip to Sitka is the gofishak interactive map which provides information on fishing locations, species run timing, fishing gear and angler access. For further… SEE MORE

Brothers Come Home From the Sea For New Calling

1/15/2020 - CHARLESTON, S.C. – When he was young, Thomas Griffin says he looked up to his older brother, Joseph “Bert” Abeyta. Though Abeyta is 13 years senior, the siblings always shared a tight bond. With a long lineage of commercial fishermen and ship captains in their family, it was no surprise… SEE MORE

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Boating 101: How to Choose the Best Boat Anchor Type

1/15/2020 - Information Provided by Anchoring.com. There are a number of boat anchors available, constructed of different materials, and often with confusing names. This article will discuss the most popular types of boat anchors, how to choose the best anchor for your boat, the most common material types, and also give an overview of… SEE MORE

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Wolf Moon Eclipse Kicks Off 2020

1/10/2020 - By Ashley Strickland. This year started off with a meteor shower and the first month of 2020 continues with a penumbral lunar eclipse during the full moon, on Friday. Lunar eclipses can only occur during a full moon. But a penumbral lunar eclipse is different from a total lunar eclipse.… SEE MORE

Washington Crab Identification Guide

1/8/2020 - Several species of crab are found in Washington's marine waters and along its shores, though only a few are large enough to be of commercial and sport interest. Crabs are crustaceans, having an exterior skeleton or shell. When crabbing in Washington, it's important to be able to identify your catch,… SEE MORE

Marine Zone Fishing Regulation Updates – January, 2020

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1/8/2020 - Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Regulation Updates: These are in-season regulation changes adopted on a temporary or emergency basis or adopted after the regulation book was printed. Please see e-regulations for permanent regulations. Sport Groundfish More information can be found on the sport bottomfish seasons page New for 2020 There is a sub-bag… SEE MORE

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Marine Labs on the Water’s Edge Are Threatened by Climate Change

1/8/2020 - By John Schwartz. COCODRIE, La. — A marine laboratory 85 miles southwest of New Orleans was designed to be a fortress against extreme weather. But it might be defeated by climate change. Sitting at the end of Louisiana State Highway 56, where dirt dissolves into wetlands and then the Gulf… SEE MORE

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13 Full Moons, 2 Supermoons and a Blue Moon Expected in 2020

1/3/2020 - By Nathalie Kirby. Let's get one thing straight—sky lovers were totally spoiled in 2019. The year started out with three (yes, THREE) supermoons, and with a recent solar eclipse among other celestial events, 2020 has a lot to live up to. While we might not see another lunar trifecta this year, experts do… SEE MORE