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Administration Revises Endangered Species Act Regulations to Strengthen Certainty, Reduce Burdens and Uphold Law
By noaa.gov, noaa.gov. NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service and the Department of the Interior’s U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today announced four proposed rules to restore Endangered Species Act regulations to their proven 2019 and 2020 framework. The proposals, two of which were issued in coordination with NOAA Fisheries would… SEE MORE
Atlantic Bluefin Tuna General Category Fishery Closes Through November 30
By fisheries.noaa.gov., Published in fisheries.noaa.gov. The commercial Atlantic bluefin tuna fishery has been temporarily suspended through the end of November, affecting fishing operations at harbors along the Eastern Seaboard from North Carolina to Maine. This closure represents another quota management action in what has proven to be a challenging year… SEE MORE
Expert Tactics for Landing Trophy Seatrout in Coastal Waters
By Dave Lear, Published in sportfishingmag.com. Understanding microhabitat features and tidal flow patterns proves essential for anglers targeting trophy-sized seatrout in harbor-adjacent waters and shallow coastal environments. The specialized techniques employed by expert guides demonstrate how site selection and patient presentation strategies outweigh high-volume fishing approaches when pursuing double-digit specimens.… SEE MORE
Expert Lure Selection Strategies for Harbor-Based Striped Bass Fishing
By Capt. Vincent Daniello, Published in sportfishingmag.com. Understanding regional fishing patterns and lure characteristics is essential for harbor-based anglers targeting striped bass in varying conditions. Professional charter captains' insights reveal how water conditions, structure, and seasonal patterns drive lure selection decisions that recreational harbor fishermen can apply to their local… SEE MORE
U.S. Coast Guard Coastal Buoy Removal Proposal Update
After receiving nearly 3,000 public comments on the Coastal Buoy Modernization Proposal (NY to Maine), the Coast Guard has made adjustments to the proposed changes. New public comment deadline: Nov 13, 2025 October 1, 2025 | Source: Northeast Regional Ocean Council (NROC) The U.S. Coast Guard received nearly 3,000 public… SEE MORE
U.S. Champions Sustainable Tuna Fisheries in Eastern Pacific, Boosting American Fishermen and Conservation
By noaa.gov. The United States took a bold leadership role last week at the annual Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) meeting, driving innovative measures to sustainably manage tuna fisheries in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Under the guidance of NOAA’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for International Fisheries, Andrew Lawler, the U.S.… SEE MORE
B.A.S.S. Set to Impose New Restrictions on Live Sonar in Tournament Events
By Jim Hendricks. New B.A.S.S. restrictions on FFS scheduled for 2026 season. B.A.S.S., the iconic and long-standing Bass Anglers Sportsman Society, has announced that beginning in 2026, forward-facing sonar (FFS), aka live sonar, will only be permitted in up to five of its nine regular-season Bassmaster Elite Series events. Which… SEE MORE
NOAA Fisheries Bolsters American Seafood Industry with New Import Provisions
By noaa.gov. Marine Mammal Protection Act import provisions ensure foreign fisheries meet U.S. standards of excellence NOAA Fisheries today announced robust comparability findings under Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) import provisions, reinforcing America’s leadership in sustainable seafood production. The agency issued full comparability findings for 89 nations and partial comparability… SEE MORE
New Video Series Helps Boaters Avoid Lobster Gear
By US Harbors If you've ever been boating along the Maine coast, you've seen the many buoys used to mark lobster traps. Maine boaters simply refer to these buoys as "lobster pots." If you hear "lobster pot," you might picture a metal container filled with water for boiling lobsters, and… SEE MORE
USDA Takes Aim at Chesapeake Blue Catfish
By sportfishingmag.com. $6 million in grant funding available to fight invasive blue catfish scourge. Invasive blue catfish are a big problem in the Chesapeake Bay. Recently, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $6 million in grant funding to turn those blue cats into food. The funding will be available to… SEE MORE
Target New Jersey’s Artificial Reefs This Spring
By Dave Migdal. New Jersey’s artificial reef fishing is getting better with age. At first glance, the coast of New Jersey looks like every other on the Eastern Seaboard, give or take some sand dunes, cliffs and lighthouses. But just off the coast and below the ocean’s surface, it’s a… SEE MORE
22,000 Redfish Killed by Menhaden Industry
By sportfishingmag.com. Louisiana bycatch study reveals the cost of commercial purse seining. The Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Louisiana is sounding the alarm on the impact of bycatch from commercial menhaden fishing on the state’s Gulf Coast. A comprehensive menhaden bycatch study funded by Louisiana and released in July found that more… SEE MORE