Fishing News in Withlacoochee River entrance, FL

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Virginia Lawmakers Move to Protect Commercial Fishermen from Harassment at Sea

3/27/2024 by Param Bhatia

By Larry Chowning. The Virginia General Assembly has passed HB 928, a bill designed to protect commercial fishermen and their boats from harassment at sea. The measure passed 38-1 by the state Senate and 99-0 in the lower House, and was signed on by legislative leaders in early March. Gov.… SEE MORE

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Lobster Community Address Increase to Lobster Size Limits

3/26/2024 by Param Bhatia

By Carli Stewart. The Lobster Institute’s U.S.- Canada Lobster Town Meeting took place in mid-January to open dialogue within the lobster industry in the Northeast of the United States and Canada. The event included various industry members, including commercial fishermen, scientists, policymakers, managers, and association representatives. Together, these individuals came… SEE MORE