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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
News from Our Coasts: November 2020
NEWS & UPDATES FOR NOVEMBER News from Harbormasters News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Month Cheers! We're getting our holiday mood on... We've gathered some of our favorite products, foods and books to delight everyone on your holiday list. Let us… SEE MORE
These Items in Your Home Are Harming America’s Sea Animals
By Catrin Einhorn. How severely the world’s plastic waste crisis is affecting marine wildlife is not fully understood, despite decades of research and gruesome images of whales’ bellies filled with plastic and a turtle with a straw lodged in its nostril. A new report by Oceana, a conservation group, illustrates some of what we know… SEE MORE
