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Deciding the Future of Massachusetts's Striped Bass
By James Freitas. In 1639, the Massachusetts Bay Colony passed a law banning the use of striped bass as fertilizer. Settlers thought the fish was more valuable as a commercial good. But a lot has changed since then. The latest stock assessment shows that striped bass are overfished. Striper, as they’re often called, are… SEE MORE
Tips and Tricks for Targeting Trophy Tautog
By New England Boating. If you wanted to create the perfect blackfish habitat, you’d start with a mussel-encrusted rock bottom, pepper it with a generous number of wrecks and large boulders then harden some of the shoreline with jetties, sea walls, docks and bulkheads. Next, add an abundance of crabs,… SEE MORE
Shellfish 101: How to Shuck Oysters
By Molly Watson. START WITH FRESH, RAW OYSTERS The main reason for shucking oysters is to eat them raw. You want very fresh, live, fabulous oysters if that's your plan. Luckily, oysters are fairly cooperative on that front as long as you keep them cold and don't suffocate them in… SEE MORE
Oregon Crabbing and Clamming Report Week of October 3rd, 2019
RAZOR CLAM Clatsop Beach razor clam season opened on Oct. 1. The best low tides have switched to the evenings so harvesters should plan accordingly. Harvesters should expect a high abundance of razor clams 3 ½ inches or less. Targeting the largest “show,” greater than a nickel in diameter, will… SEE MORE
Delaware Fishing Report Week of October 3rd, 2019
By Eric Burnley, Sr. Delaware Bay Delaware Bay and the rest of the state have experienced some roller coaster weather. Cool one day, hot the next then cool again. Variable temperature changes bring on high winds that don’t make for good fishing. This plus big seas from the hurricanes bouncing… SEE MORE
Maryland Fishing Report Week of October 2nd, 2019
By Keith Lockwood. As we transition to October, summer-type weather has continued to hold on and everyone would agree we could use some rain. Fishing conditions are very good in most areas and the Chesapeake Bay could hardly be better with an abundance of Spanish mackerel, and red drum to… SEE MORE
Record Low Gulf Coast Supply Could Jolt Oyster Prices
By Sue Cocking. This spring’s record-shattering flooding from the Mississippi River has wreaked historic havoc on oyster production in the Gulf of Mexico, which could reverberate for years to come with scant supply and hard-to-digest prices. Louisiana, which bore the worst of the damage from too-low salinity and smothering algae… SEE MORE
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