Tag: Fishing Regulations

Bay Scallop Season Opens August 16 in St. Joseph Bay/Gulf County

Fishing

8/11/2021 - Recreational bay scallop season for Gulf County (including all of St. Joseph Bay) opens Aug.16 and will remain open through Sept. 24. This region includes all state waters from the Mexico Beach Canal in Bay County to the westernmost point of St. Vincent Island in Franklin County. Please continue to monitor… SEE MORE

New Recreational Cobia Regulations – NJ

Fishing

7/21/2021 - New Jersey recreational cobia regulations have been changed to one fish per vessel per trip with a minimum size of 37 inches, and no seasonal restriction. These changes have been made to comply with the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission fishery management plan for Cobia. New Jersey’s Marine Fishing Regulations Notice… SEE MORE

New Snook, Redfish and Spotted Seatrout Catch-and-Release Measures for Tampa Bay

Fishing

7/16/2021 - The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), after consultation with its partners, has temporarily made snook, redfish and spotted seatrout catch-and-release only in Tampa Bay due to recent impacts from red tide beginning today, July 16th, and continuing through September 16th. This applies to the following areas: All Florida… SEE MORE

DLNR Eyes Potential Fishing Rule Changes for Kahului Harbor Waters

7/8/2021 - By HNN Staff. The state is asking for feedback as it considers new rules for ‘oama fishing in Maui waters. Changes would expand the classification of ‘oama to include juvenile goatfishes, while also increase the maximum size from 5 inches to 8 inches. They’ll also discuss commercial rules for nehu, akule… SEE MORE

Washington Crab and Soft-shell Crab Identification

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6/9/2021 - Crab identification and soft-shell crab 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… SEE MORE

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Florida Weighs Allowing Limited Harvest of Goliath Grouper

Fishing

5/11/2021 - By Terry Spencer. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida may lift its three-decade ban on catching and killing goliath groupers, with wildlife officials saying the coastal fish’s numbers have rebounded from when they were driven to near-extinction by overfishing and environmental damage. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will… SEE MORE

Maryland Department of Natural Resources

Maryland Trout Stocking: Week of April 18 – 24, 2021

4/23/2021 - Allegany County Battie Mixon: 1,500 golden and rainbow trout Dans Mountain Pond: 500 golden and rainbow trout Evitts Creek: 1,900 golden and rainbow trout Evitts Creek Pond: 400 golden and rainbow trout Georges Creek: 900 golden and rainbow trout Jennings Run: 1,500 golden and rainbow trout North Jennings Run Watershed: 500 golden and rainbow trout Wills Creek: 2,000… SEE MORE

Red Snapper Fishing Dates Announced – Gulf Coast

4/23/2021 - By CaptainExperiences.com Red Snapper season is alive and well as the NOAA announced the 2021 recreational for-hire season will begin on Tuesday, June 1st and end on Tuesday, August 3rd. For context, the 2021 season will be 1 day longer than the 2020 and 2019 seasons and 12 days longer… SEE MORE

Alabama Waters Open for Red Snapper Fishing on May 28

4/21/2021 - The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Marine Resources Division announced Monday that Alabama state waters and federal waters will open to private vessel anglers for red snapper fishing on Friday, May 28, 2021. The season will consist of four-day weekends, Friday through Monday, beginning Friday, May 28, and… SEE MORE

Washington Trout Fishing Season Kicks off April 24

Fishing

4/16/2021 - The statewide trout fishing season heats up beginning April 24, when hundreds of lakes throughout Washington open for business and the annual statewide trout derby kicks off for 2021. “Many lakes throughout Washington are open for trout year-round, but opening day is a major event that brings people out to… SEE MORE

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