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Year-long Fishing Ban Along South Oahu Shoreline to Begin Friday
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
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
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
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
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
Best Kids Fishing Destinations in California
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
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
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
Confused About NOAA's Printed Chart Messaging?
NOAA charts ARE still being printed, in spite of the confusing messaging you might have heard. There is an important reason they will never stop being printed: electronics are not perfect and anyone on a boat should have a back-up on board in case they fail. Plus may people who… SEE MORE
2021 NJ Licenses Now Available
Don't wait and get caught without a license on January 1 - get your 2021 license now online or at an agent. Permit deer seasons remain open in many zones in 2021, and Winter Bow opens on Friday, January 1 - providing a long holiday weekend to be in the woods and fields.… SEE MORE
Snook Seasonal Closure in Atlantic Starts Dec. 15
The recreational harvest season for snook closes Dec. 15 in Atlantic state and federal waters, including Lake Okeechobee and the Kissimmee River, and will remain closed through Jan. 31, 2021, reopening to harvest Feb. 1. Anglers may continue to catch and release snook during the closed season. Most state and… SEE MORE
Fishing and Boating Charities to Support this Giving Tuesday
This Giving Tuesday, December 1st, don't forget to support your favorite seafaring charitable organizations! Of course the best gifting is that which supports your local organizations... those that help get kids and the disadvantaged into boats, work to conserve our environment, and preserve our marine history. If you're still looking for… SEE MORE