Tag: Fishing Regulations

California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Map

1/17/2020 - Information Provided by wildlife.ca.gov Using the map or the links below, select the portion of the California coast where you plan to fish, and you will access a summary of current Sport Fishing Regulations for that area. Oregon Border to the 40°10' Line The 40°10' Line to Point Arena Point… SEE MORE

Marine Zone Fishing Regulation Updates – January, 2020

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1/8/2020 - Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife Regulation Updates: These are in-season regulation changes adopted on a temporary or emergency basis or adopted after the regulation book was printed. Please see e-regulations for permanent regulations. Sport Groundfish More information can be found on the sport bottomfish seasons page New for 2020 There is a sub-bag… SEE MORE

Photo Courtesy of Freshwater and Marine Image Bank at The University of Washington.

2020 Recreational and Commercial Tautog Fishery Notice

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12/18/2019 - The Secretary of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announces changes to the recreational and commercial tautog season and catch limits. SEASON AND CATCH LIMITS The recreational and commercial tautog season and catch limits from January 1 through December 31, 2020 are: January 1 - May 15: 4 fish/person/day May 16 - June… SEE MORE

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Blackfin Tuna and Shortfin Mako Changes Effective Jan. 1, 2020

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12/18/2019 - Starting Jan. 1, 2020, several saltwater fishing regulation changes will take effect including new rules on blackfin tuna and shortfin mako. Blackfin tuna Starting Jan. 1, 2020, the recreational limit for blackfin tuna will be two fish per person or 10 fish per vessel, whichever is greater, in state and federal… SEE MORE

NOAA Fisheries Closes Nantucket Lightship and Closed Area I Closure Areas to Gillnet Gear

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12/18/2019 - In compliance with a recent Federal District Court Order, NOAA Fisheries is implementing a closure of the Nantucket Lightship and Closed Area I Groundfish Closure Areas for gillnet gear only. This rule is effective December 17th. All gillnetters must remove their gillnet gear from these areas as soon as possible, consistent… SEE MORE

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Coast Guard Poacher Patrol Rescues Sea Turtles

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11/29/2019 - By Kirk Moore. Boat crews from Coast Guard Station South Padre Island routinely give chase to Mexican poachers who slip across the Texas border to illegally snatch shark and red snapper. On Sunday they rescued some victims of the poachers, freeing three live green sea turtles from a gill net… SEE MORE

Open season for Atlantic Cod September 15 - 30.

New Hampshire Recreational Saltwater Fishing Regulations

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9/18/2019 - 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

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Florida Saltwater Fishing Regulations

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9/6/2019 - Spearing Prohibited Must remain in whole condition (removal of gills and guts allowed). Measured as total length. Total length is the straight line distance from the most forward part of the head with the mouth closed to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed together… SEE MORE

Know the fishing regulations in your area before you hit the water.

Connecticut Recreational Fisheries Regulations for 2019

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9/6/2019 - Striped Bass Minimum length: 28 inches Daily creel limit: 1 fish per angler Open Season: Open Year Round Bonus Striped Bass Fishing Program Summer Flounder (Fluke) Minimum length: 19 inches Daily creel limit: 4 fish per angler Open Season: May 4 - September 30 Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Sites the Minimum Length… SEE MORE

Only 2 more free fishing days left in 2019!

New York’s 2019 Fall Free Fishing Days

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9/6/2019 - During Free Fishing Days/Weekends, anyone can fish the fresh waters of New York State and no fishing license is required! All other freshwater fishing regulations still apply. Upcoming Free Fishing Dates September 28, 2019 November 11, 2019 Ideas for Free Fishing Days Try fishing for the first time. Haven't fished… SEE MORE

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