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Flounder Fishing – An Expert’s Guide

9/5/2023

By greatdaysoutdoors.com. As I slowly drifted a live shrimp over shallow mud and oyster bottom near Dauphin Island, Alabama, my cork just stopped, as if it was hung on the bottom. I tightened my line to dislodge the snag only to feel a tap on the other end. As I… SEE MORE

High tide flooding pushes water onto a walkway along the Boston waterfront near India Wharf in 2016. (Image credit: Courtesy of MyCoast.org)

U.S. high tide flooding continues to break records

9/1/2023

By noaa.gov. Coastal communities in eight locations along the East and West coasts experienced record high tide flooding last year — a trend that is expected to continue in 2024. For many communities, the expected strengthening of El Nino will bring even more high tide flood days. The 2023 Annual High… SEE MORE

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Life-Threatening Currents All Along the East Coast

9/1/2023

By National Fisherman.  Tropical storm conditions in Bermuda on Wednesday, August 30, while Hurricane Franklin made its closest approach to the island. Life-threatening rip currents are still occurring along the East Coast of the US. As these conditions are expected to continue during the next couple of days, both Hurricane… SEE MORE

By wdfw.wa.gov. Marine Area 7 consists of waters south of the Canadian border containing the San Juan Islands, Haro Strait, Rosario Strait, Bellingham Bay, the southern Strait of Georgia, and the northeastern portion of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Boat launches include Washington Park near the Anacortes Ferry Terminal and Cornet Bazy Marina at Deception Pass State Park (be advised these launches can be very busy and parking is limited), as well as public and private marinas in Anacortes, Burrows Bay, La Conner, Bellingham, and Blaine. Deception Pass and the San Juan Islands experience some of the strongest tidal currents on the West Coast. Depending on location, wind and tide direction, conditions can change quickly from calm seas to surging currents, tidally-influenced standing waves, or wind chop. Always review a local tide chart and weather forecast before hitting the water! With hundreds of rocky islands, underwater reefs and pinnacles, the San Juans and Bellingham Bay provide exceptional fishing for lingcod and cabezon during the spring and early-summer months; check out this blog post for tips. Halibut are found on deeper underwater banks and sloping dropoffs, particularly in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Strait of Georgia; visit this webpage for season details. The best fishing for these bottomfish species occurs around slack tides. Shrimping can be very productive during spring and early-summer openers. Crabbing typically opens in mid- to late-summer through early-fall. Due to its rich biodiversity, Marine Area 7 is renowned for SCUBA and freediving, though visibility varies depending on outflow from rivers. The San Juan Islands and nearby straits and bays provide numerous scenic locations to fish for Chinook salmon that are often teeming with baitfish given that Marine Area 7 sits at the confluence of several large bodies of water.  Continue reading at wdfw.wa.gov.

Where to Fish in the San Juan Islands

8/31/2023

By wdfw.wa.gov. With hundreds of rocky islands, underwater reefs and pinnacles, the San Juans and Bellingham Bay provide exceptional fishing for lingcod and cabezon during the spring and early-summer months; check out this blog post for tips. Halibut are found on deeper underwater banks and sloping dropoffs, particularly in the Strait of Juan de… SEE MORE

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High Tide Flooding Outlook for September 2023

8/30/2023

By US Harbors. Extreme Tides Continue in September 2023 The "super blue moon" at the end of August (Aug. 30 @9:35pm EST) will be one of the biggest full moons of 2023, bringing with it some of the highest--and lowest--tides of the year. In some areas these extreme tides are… SEE MORE

Researchers studied four species of West Coast groundfish commonly harvested together, including sablefish, Dover sole, and thornyhead (pictured here). This image was captured from an AUV hovering above the sea floor off the West Coast.

Climate Change Likely to Reshape West Coast Fisheries by Sending Fish Farther Offshore

8/28/2023

By fisheries.noaa.gov. Shifting ocean conditions associated with climate change will likely send high-value sablefish into deeper waters off the West Coast, new research shows. That could make the fish tougher to catch and force fishing crews to follow them or shift to other, more accessible species. The research led by scientists at… SEE MORE

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Fall Fishing In The South: 4 Keys To Catching BIG Southern Bass

8/27/2023

By shopkarls.com. Fall fishing in the south can be challenging but it's also the time of the year when some of the biggest fish are caught. The first frost has cooled the waters and beckoned baitfish to the shallows. Bass soon follow the forage and a feeding frenzy begins. This… SEE MORE

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The Ocean is Shattering Heat records. Here’s what that means for Fisheries.

8/26/2023

By timeanddate.com. Marine heatwaves can "inject a lot of chaos" as they remake ecosystems and cost coastal economies billions. This story is part of Record High, a Grist series examining extreme heat and its impact on how — and where — we live. Scientists first spotted the Blob in late 2013.… SEE MORE

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NOAA Fisheries Releases National Seafood Strategy

8/24/2023

By fisheries.noaa.gov. The strategy highlights the vital services we provide to support the seafood sector and outlines ways we can enhance its resilience in the face of climate change and other stressors. NOAA Fisheries has released its first-ever National Seafood Strategy (PDF, 8 pages) after several rounds of stakeholder input and a… SEE MORE

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A BEGINNER’S INTRO TO THE MOST POPULAR SALTWATER SPECIES IN AUGUST

8/23/2023

By takemefishing.org. This summer’s record-breaking heat and seasonally high water temperatures may not seem conducive to catching much of anything if you’re new to recreational fishing. Yet thousands of anglers are seeking and catching the most popular saltwater fishing species in August, often with a refreshing breeze blowing while on… SEE MORE

Habitat restoration work underway at Bahía Grande, Texas. Credit: NOAA Fisheries.

$240 Million Available for Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience

8/22/2023

By fisheries.noaa.gov. NOAA is seeking proposals for transformational projects that will restore coastal habitat and strengthen community resilience under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. NOAA is announcing the availability of up to $240 million in funding for transformational projects that restore coastal habitat and strengthen community resilience.… SEE MORE

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Shark Facts, Tips, and Other Weird Things About Selachimorpha

7/28/2023

By US Harbors. It's the last day of "Shark Week" for the 2023 season, but that doesn't mean there is nothing more to see or learn about these compelling--and sometimes--maligned creatures. As a vital part of the ocean food chain, sharks are vulnerable to all the changes happening in the… SEE MORE