Category: Fishing

“Women on the Water”: Bonnie Karen, Charter Company Entrepreneur

5/15/2020 - When we first started our "Women on the Water" series profiling amazing women whose lives are built around our coasts and the water, we got this incredibly heartfelt email from one of our users nominating his wife Bonnie Karen, the owner and founder of Reel Kind Fishing and Tours in Naples,… SEE MORE

State by State Guide to Fishing, Boating and Coastal Restrictions

5/15/2020 - Alabama Effective April 30, 2020, at 5 p.m., Alabama beaches are open with conditions. All beaches shall be open to gatherings of fewer than 10 persons Anyone using the beaches must maintain a consistent 6-foot distance from others (excluding those living in your home) For more information about the beach… SEE MORE

RI Lawmaker Calls For Direct Shellfish Sales

5/15/2020 - By Rachel Nunes. A Rhode Island lawmaker is calling for local fisherman to be allowed to sell shellfish directly to customers. Rep. Joseph M. McNamara sent a letter to Department of Environmental Management Director Janet Coit, calling for her to change the policy for shellfishers. "Giving these shellfishermen permission to… SEE MORE

This Year, A National Safe Boating Week Like No Other

5/13/2020 - National Safe Boating Week, which begins this Saturday, May 16, and runs through Friday, May 22, is the traditional early boating season reminder to help recreational boaters embrace safety all season long. However, the important National Safe Boating week recommendation urging life jacket wear is now joined by an equally… SEE MORE

Coast Guard Taps Cellphone Location Data to Speed Searches

5/11/2020 - The U.S. Coast Guard is tapping into cellphone location data to quickly locate distressed boaters. The voluntary i911 program lets the Coast Guard access mariners’ cellphone locations to help rescue crews find them faster. The software is a free service for all first responders, including the Coast Guard. “It greatly… SEE MORE

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News from Our Coasts :: Week of 5/4/2020

5/8/2020 - NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of updates and announcements received from our coastal community, including timely information on the status of harbors and marinas around the country. The deadline for submission is Thursday, 11PM ET. Items received… SEE MORE

Women on the Water: Erin Ranney, Wildlife Photographer & Commercial Fisherman

5/8/2020 - Alicia Biggart, US Harbors's Content Editor, recently had the chance to speak with Erin Ranney, a professional wildlife camerawoman, commercial Salmon fisher and deep sea video engineer about how she got into such varied lines of work. [caption id="attachment_34810" align="alignnone" width="1000"] Salmon fishing in Alaska.[/caption] ERIN: My name is Erin… SEE MORE

Commercial Fishing Boats Dock in Woods Hole, MA

Commerce Sec. Announces Allocation of $300 Million in CARES Act Funding

5/8/2020 - Yesterday, the Secretary of Commerce announced the allocation of $300 million in fisheries assistance funding provided by Sec. 12005 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also called the CARES Act, to states, Tribes, and territories with coastal and marine fishery participants who have been negatively affected by… SEE MORE

NJ Striped Bass Bonus Program to Reopen Friday, May 15th

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5/8/2020 - The Striped Bass Bonus Program (SBBP) will reopen on Friday, May 15. Due to the unprecedented circumstances of COVID-19, a new application process has been put in place for this year. Applications for individuals and party/charter boats are currently being accepted through October 31, 2020. Please visit the SBBP webpage for new application instructions and… SEE MORE

South Wharf Yacht Yard & Marina, Padanaram, MA

Dartmouth COVID-19 Response Team Update – May 6th, 2020

5/7/2020 - Dartmouth Harbormaster Steve Melo shares the Dartmouth/Padanaram COVID-19 reopening plan for his harbor. https://www.facebook.com/DartmouthMA/videos/236383827586664/ SEE MORE