Category: Fishing

Maryland Department Offers Online Licensing Services in Spanish

1/5/2021 - The Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces its online COMPASS portal is now available in Spanish. The new COMPASS portal will provide Spanish speakers access to the department’s catalog of recreational licenses, permits and stamps, and other products and services. A button at the top of each page within COMPASS allows visitors to toggle… SEE MORE

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Coast Guard Warns of Heavy Weather in Northern California

1/4/2021 - The Coast Guard urges the public to use caution on or near the water as winter weather forecasts include heavy seas and strong winds in Northern California through Tuesday evening. With large waves forecasted to reach 22 feet and wind gusts expected to exceed 40 mph, the public should check weather,… SEE MORE

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Year-long Fishing Ban Along South Oahu Shoreline to Begin Friday

12/30/2020 - Rules to prevent over fishing in Waikiki will once again be in place at the start of the new year. Come Friday, the Shoreline Fisheries Management Area from Waikiki to Diamond Head will be closed for fishing. The year-long shutdown is an effort by the state to mitigate over fishing… SEE MORE

Survey Shows Extent of COVID-19 Impact to East Coast Fishermen

12/30/2020 - By Kirk Moore. Up to 40 percent of fishermen from Maine to North Carolina suspended their operations in spring 2020 as the covid-19 pandemic collapsed the seafood market, according to new findings from a Rutgers University study. “A lot of what we found was that in the early months of… SEE MORE

2021 Recreational Bluefish Catch Limits

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12/23/2020 - WHAT THIS NOTICE DOES The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces changes to the recreational catch limit for bluefish. Effective 12:01 a.m. January 1, 2021: Recreational anglers fishing from shore or private boats can keep up to 3 bluefish per person per day. Recreational anglers fishing from for-hire boats can… SEE MORE

News from Our Coasts: December 2020

12/22/2020 - NEWS & UPDATES FOR DECEMBER Updates from US Harbors News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Dear Reader, As we wrap up an unprecedented year, we want to thank you for your support. Although much has changed over the last… SEE MORE

New Hook Regulations in Atlantic State Waters Effective Jan. 1

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12/21/2020 - Starting Jan. 1, 2021, anglers using hook-and-line with natural bait to target reef fish like snapper or grouper from a vessel in Atlantic state waters will be required to use non-stainless steel, non-offset circle hooks north of 28 degrees north latitude (near Melbourne) and non-stainless steel hooks south of 28… SEE MORE

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Best Kids Fishing Destinations in California

12/21/2020 - By Sean Ward of OnTrackFishing.com Headed to California for your next vacation? Whether you’re a native of the Golden State or you’re a first-time visitor to the area, what you need to know is that California offers some of the best fishing opportunities. You don’t have to be an expert… SEE MORE

Traveling For Fishing: Best Spots in the Great Lakes

12/21/2020 - By Kenneth Reaves of PerfectCaptain.com The Great Lakes cover a vast area, and as you can imagine, there are endless opportunities to fish in them. They also sport a wide variety of different fish, so the spot you choose to fish could be dictated by what you want to catch. … SEE MORE

Vessel Slow Speed Zone Southeast of Nantucket to Protect Right Whales

12/16/2020 - In Effect Through December 29 NOAA Fisheries is implementing a Slow Zone (voluntary vessel speed restriction zone) southeast of Nantucket, Massachusetts. On December 14, 2020 the New England Aquarium aerial survey team noted presence of right whales in this area triggering a slow zone. Mariners, please go around this area or go… SEE MORE

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