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Anchorage, North Gulf Coast, Prince William Sound Sport Fishing Report 2019
King Salmon Ship Creek King salmon fishing in Ship Creek was good this season. 891 king salmon were collected in the William Jack Hernandez Sport Fish Hatchery raceway. An estimated 497 king salmon were counted in the creek below the hatchery. The hatchery was able to meet the broodstock goal… SEE MORE
5 Reasons Why ALL Boaters Need the BoatUS App
The BoatUS App offers all of BoatUS right at your fingertips — and for the best price: FREE! It’s the fastest way to request a tow when you find yourself with an engine that won’t start, out of fuel, or soft aground. You can manage your Membership and make payments.… SEE MORE
Shipping's Smaller Operators Most Susceptible to the Coronavirus Financial Impact
By Costas Paris. This was supposed to be a year of recovery for the world’s oceangoing shipping companies, with trading peace in major markets providing a new period of stability for cargo carriers. Maritime operators instead are facing their biggest challenge since the 2009 financial crisis. Many companies are struggling… SEE MORE
New Bedford Declared Nation's Richest Port
By The Standard-Times. New Bedford’s reign as the most valuable port in the country reached 19 straight years as NOAA released its report on U.S. Fisheries for 2018. U.S. fishermen landed 9.4 billion pounds of fish valued at $5.6 billion at ports around the nation — consistently high figures on… SEE MORE
The Power of Choice: MJM Yachts Optimizes the MJM 43z for Triple Outboards or Inboard IPS Pod Drives
Voters aren’t the only ones with the power of choice this year. Now MJM Yachts and noted naval architect Doug Zurn team up to offer boaters the power of Mercury Verado 300 or 400 hp engines, or Volvo’s 500 or 650 IPS pod driven inboards in the MJM 43z. Each… SEE MORE
Alaska Proposes $1 Million in Commercial Fisheries Cuts
By Laine Welch. Alaska’s commercial fisheries division operates on a nearly $67 million budget, of which $36 million comes from state general funds. Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget for FY2021 calls for a nearly $1 million reduction. Here are targeted programs across the state at this early stage in the… SEE MORE
Intrepid Boats is on an inspired roll: they released 9 new models in a single year!
Ken Clinton, the president of Intrepid Boats, has spent the past 12 months living and breathing new boat designs. After nearly 30 years with the company, this year marks a capstone for him and his team with the release of 9 new models in a single year! Intrepid Boats, founded… SEE MORE
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
Wolf Moon Eclipse Kicks Off 2020
By Ashley Strickland. This year started off with a meteor shower and the first month of 2020 continues with a penumbral lunar eclipse during the full moon, on Friday. Lunar eclipses can only occur during a full moon. But a penumbral lunar eclipse is different from a total lunar eclipse.… SEE MORE
Keep Your Boat Safe This Winter [INFOGRAPHIC]
Whether you keep your boat in the water or stored ashore, there are a number of things you MUST do over the winter season. From the editors of BoatUS Magazine Your boat is tucked in for the winter. You dutifully followed a boat winterization checklist or hired someone to do… SEE MORE
Feds Close the Gulf of Alaska Cod Fishery for the First Time
By Kavitha George. In an unprecedented response to historically low numbers of Pacific cod, the federal cod fishery in the Gulf of Alaska is closing for the 2020 season. It’s a decision that came as little surprise, but it’s the first time the fishery has closed due to concerns of… SEE MORE