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Petersburg / Wrangell Alaska Fishing Report January, 2020
While some anglers may hang up their fishing rods until Spring, don’t forget about the many angling opportunities that exist throughout the winter. Remember to purchase your 2020 fishing license prior to fishing in the new calendar year. Winter King Salmon King salmon can be found year round in local… SEE MORE
Sitka Alaska Fishing Report January, 2020
Reminder: Buy your new 2020 sport fishing license and king salmon tags prior to fishing in the new calendar year! An excellent resource for planning a trip to Sitka is the gofishak interactive map which provides information on fishing locations, species run timing, fishing gear and angler access. For further… SEE MORE
Brothers Come Home From the Sea For New Calling
CHARLESTON, S.C. – When he was young, Thomas Griffin says he looked up to his older brother, Joseph “Bert” Abeyta. Though Abeyta is 13 years senior, the siblings always shared a tight bond. With a long lineage of commercial fishermen and ship captains in their family, it was no surprise… SEE MORE
Boating 101: How to Choose the Best Boat Anchor Type
Information Provided by Anchoring.com. There are a number of boat anchors available, constructed of different materials, and often with confusing names. This article will discuss the most popular types of boat anchors, how to choose the best anchor for your boat, the most common material types, and also give an overview of… SEE MORE
Washington Crab Identification Guide
Several species of crab are found in Washington's marine waters and along its shores, though only a few are large enough to be of commercial and sport interest. Crabs are crustaceans, having an exterior skeleton or shell. When crabbing in Washington, it's important to be able to identify your catch,… SEE MORE
Marine Zone Fishing Regulation Updates - January, 2020
Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Regulation Updates: These are in-season regulation changes adopted on a temporary or emergency basis or adopted after the regulation book was printed. Please see e-regulations for permanent regulations. Sport Groundfish More information can be found on the sport bottomfish seasons page New for 2020 There is a sub-bag… SEE MORE
Rescuers Free Entangled Whale Off Monterey
By Associated Press. A rescue team helped free a young humpback whale that was tangled in fishing gear south of San Francisco days after a fisherman first spotted it, a conservation group said Tuesday. The team in a small inflatable boat in Monterey Bay attached five large, hot-pink buoys to… SEE MORE
12 Shark Facts That May Surprise You
1. Sharks do not have bones. Sharks use their gills to filter oxygen from the water. They are a special type of fish known "elasmobranch", which translates into fish made of catilaginous tissues—the clear gristly stuff that your ears and nose tip are made of. This category also includes rays, sawfish, and… SEE MORE
2020 Recreational and Commercial Tautog Fishery Notice
The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces changes to the recreational and commercial tautog season and catch limits. SEASON AND CATCH LIMITS The recreational and commercial tautog season and catch limits from January 1 through December 31, 2020 are: January 1 - May 15: 4 fish/person/day May 16 - June… SEE MORE
Blackfin Tuna and Shortfin Mako Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2020
Starting Jan. 1, 2020, several saltwater fishing regulation changes will take effect including new rules on blackfin tuna and shortfin mako. Blackfin tuna Starting Jan. 1, 2020, the recreational limit for blackfin tuna will be two fish per person or 10 fish per vessel, whichever is greater, in state and federal… SEE MORE
NOAA Fisheries Closes Nantucket Lightship and Closed Area I Closure Areas to Gillnet Gear
In compliance with a recent Federal District Court Order, NOAA Fisheries is implementing a closure of the Nantucket Lightship and Closed Area I Groundfish Closure Areas for gillnet gear only. This rule is effective December 17th. All gillnetters must remove their gillnet gear from these areas as soon as possible, consistent… SEE MORE
Maryland Fishing Report Week of December 10th, 2019
By Keith Lockwood. While everyone is caught up in the pre-holiday rush, those looking for a little respite will find plenty of fun fishing opportunities this month. The preseason stocking of trout has begun and walleye, chain pickerel, yellow perch and catfish are all eager to entertain those who fish… SEE MORE