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New Biscayne National Park Fishing Regulations Effective July 1
Several regulatory changes aimed at achieving fishery management goals in Biscayne National Park go into effect starting July 1. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will return in five years to provide an update on monitoring and progress toward management goals and to evaluate the effectiveness of these… SEE MORE
State of Maine COVID-19 Checklist for Vessel Charters
The operational checklist for charter fishing, sightseeing/daysailing and windjammers was issued on June 16th, 2020. Pre-Trip Considerations Vessels that take 6 guests or fewer, “6 packs,” can run at maximum capacity. Vessels licensed to take 7 or more passengers must not exceed passenger limits established in current guidance from the Governor’s… SEE MORE
Five Great Parks to Take Dad Fishing for Father's Day
CALIFORNIA Silver Strand State Beach - Located just 20 minutes from downtown San Diego, Silver Strand is known for perch and halibut fishing. The perfect beach to take the kids for a day of fishing and shelling, or set up a tent for the night in their campgrounds near the… SEE MORE
News from Our Coasts: Week of 6/15/2020
NEWS & UPDATES THIS WEEK Status Updates: Harbors & Marinas Around the Country News & Virtual Events from Our Partners Updates from Our Coastal Business Community Photos of the Week NOTE FROM THE EDITOR: To help our coastal community weather the pandemic, US Harbors is posting weekly news summaries of… SEE MORE
Come Fish With Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education!
Come Fish With CARE! The CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protections (DEEP) Fisheries Division – Connecticut Aquatic Resources Education (CARE) program has been teaching beginners about the wonders of fish and fishing since 1986! CARE is a science-based package of environmental, ecological, and fishing information. The CARE program offers a variety… SEE MORE
Guide to Central California Beach Fishing
Getting Started A few simple practices and gear choices can greatly enhance your enjoyment of Central California's year-round surfperch fishing. Anglers also enjoy seasonal opportunities for striped bass, California halibut, jacksmelt and surf smelt, among others. When to Go Fishing You are more likely to catch fish: In the early… SEE MORE
Kenai River Subsistence Rod-and-Reel King Salmon Fishing Halted
Subsistence rod-and-reel fishing in Alaska’s Kenai River will be closed due to low numbers from the early king salmon run, The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said. The rod-and-reel prohibition was scheduled to begin Monday and last through July 15 from the river's outlet of Skilak Lake, The Peninsula Clarion reported Saturday.… SEE MORE
NOAA Seeks Candidates for Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Council
NOAA is seeking applicants to fill the 15 seats of the new Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council. The Sanctuary Advisory Council will provide advice to NOAA that supports the management plan. Members will serve as liaisons to a broad coalition of community organizations to facilitate communication and… SEE MORE
The Iciest Waters Around Antarctica Are Less Icy
By Henry Fountain. The sea ice that surrounds Antarctica, like that in the Arctic, is seasonal: it increases in extent during the winter and largely melts in the summer. The exception has been the Weddell Sea, east of the Antarctic Peninsula, which retains much of its ice from year to… SEE MORE
Alabama Fishing Regulation Changes
****REMINDER**** Alabama’s 2020 private angler red snapper season opened Friday, May 22, 2020. The season is anticipated to last for 35 days and is scheduled to close on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Weekends only (Friday-Monday). Cobia 36 inches fork length Spotted Sea Trout Slot Length is 15 inches total length… SEE MORE
A $4.6 Billion Plan To Storm-Proof Miami
By Greg Allen. Thirteen-foot-high floodwalls could line part of Miami's waterfront, under a proposed Army Corps of Engineers plan being developed to protect the area from storm surge. The $4.6 billion plan is one of several drafted by the Corps of Engineers to protect coastal areas in the U.S, which… SEE MORE
Summer Sailstice--The Global Celebration of Sailing--Celebrates 20th Anniversary on June 20th
Summer Sailstice is a global sailing celebration held on the weekend closest to the northern hemisphere’s summer solstice. This international event was founded in 2001 to create visibility, camaraderie and participation in sailing by connecting the global sailing community in a fun, creative, multi-location celebration of sailing. Summer Sailstice has… SEE MORE
