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Why Whales Are Worrying Lobstermen in Maine
By John Kamp. Along the rocky coast of Maine, lobstermen are worried new federal requirements to clear fishing lines from the path of endangered whales will damage their iconic New England industry. A National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration agency is trying to save North Atlantic right whales that are dying… SEE MORE
Serving Up Seafood: National Seafood Month
Join NOAA for National Seafood Month 2019 and learn how they work to support healthy, sustainable seafood all year round. October is National Seafood Month, and a fitting time to celebrate that the United States is recognized as a global leader in sustainable seafood—both wild-caught and farmed. U.S. fishermen and fish farmers… SEE MORE
US Commerce Declares Fishing Disasters for 7 States
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has declared fishing disasters for seven states on three coasts. “Fishing is the cornerstone of countless coastal economies and has been a way of life for generations of Americans,” he said in a brief news release Wednesday. “This determination acknowledges the… SEE MORE
Maryland Fishing Report Week of September 18th, 2019
By Keith Lockwood. The change of seasons is always a push-and-pull affair – recently it seemed that summer is just not ready to let go. This is a wonderful time of the year to enjoy the outdoor activities Maryland’s warm weather affords, and is perhaps the best time of the… SEE MORE
New Hampshire Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations
Recreational saltwater fishing in New Hampshire provides diverse opportunities. Saltwater anglers can cast a line from boats, bridges, jetties or the beach. Many saltwater fish species are available along the coast and in our rivers and bays. Recreational saltwater fishing in N.H. requires a recreational saltwater license. See Recreational Licenses for details. Below are… SEE MORE
StarKist Hit With $100 Million Fine in Tuna Price-Fixing Case
By Micah Maidenberg. StarKist Co. has been ordered to pay a $100 million penalty for its role in a conspiracy that prosecutors say inflated the prices consumers paid for canned tuna. The market leader for packaged tuna in the U.S., StarKist worked with rivals Bumble Bee Foods LLC and Chicken… SEE MORE
Washington Fishing Report Month of September
Razor clams: Shellfish managers have tentatively scheduled an opening later this month at Long Beach and are still assessing digs for Twin Harbors, Copalis, and Mocrocks. Ocean salmon: There’s one month left in the summer salmon fishing season in Washington’s ocean waters. In marine areas 1 (Ilwaco) and 3 (La Push), anglers can retain… SEE MORE
Maryland Fishing Report Week of September 11th, 2019
By Keith Lockwood. September is an exciting month for those who love the outdoors and fishing is usually at the top of the list. Mild late summer weather is providing exciting fishing opportunities across the Maryland landscape from the western mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. In the Chesapeake Bay, we… SEE MORE
Delaware Fishing Report Week of Sept 12th, 2019
By Eric Burnley, Sr. Delaware Bay The hurricane only stayed around for one day and fishing pretty much picked back up where it left off. In the Upper Bay it is still white perch and catfish on bloodworms, clams or cut bait. Augustine Beach, the Submerged Jetty, Green’s Beach and… SEE MORE
Crab Kings: Bering Sea Season Looks Strong Ahead of October Start
By Laine Welch. Bering Sea crabbers got some good news in advance of the season opener in mid-October. “We’ve been told that we will have a Bering Sea red king crab season. We don’t know what the catch will be yet but we understand that it will be reduced from… SEE MORE
Rhode Island Fall Fishing Report
The bite definitely does not slow down by September in Rhode Island. Bluefish and bass may start to begin their migration south, but our waters generally are visited from all of the blues and stripers that have started their migrations further north. Fishing the south coast in September and October… SEE MORE
Gulf Coast Fishing Report Week of Sept 5th, 2019
North Sabine Trout are fair to good on ¼ jig from jetties or close to rocks or on mullet and glass minnows. Redfish are good on topwaters. South Sabine On the jetty, redfish are good at the jetty on crabs. Sheepshead and largemouth drum are good on live shrimp. Trout… SEE MORE
