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Striped Bass Scientists Look at Raising Size Limit

Fishing

4/26/2019 - A report released today by the Striped Bass Technical Committee (TC) of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) projects that an increase in the minimum size for the coastal striped bass fishery from 28 inches to 35 inches in 2020 would be necessary to have a 50% chance of meeting the… SEE MORE

NW Charter Fishing Fleet Casts Wary Eye Toward Possible Cutbacks To Save Orcas

Fishing

4/26/2019 - By Tom Banse Pacific Northwesterners are undeniably fond of their endangered resident orcas. Many locals are also fans of salmon fishing, a hobby that sustains charter fishing fleets in coastal harbors from Neah Bay, Washington, to Brookings, Oregon. But now there is a chance that future fishing trips on the ocean… SEE MORE

Southern California Halibut Fishing Tips

Fishing

4/26/2019 - By Jim Hendricks Many anglers associate California halibut fishing with drifting or slow-trolling over mud and sand flats. Yet some of the most consistent fishing takes place adjacent to structure such as wrecks, outcroppings, jetties, breakwaters and artificial reefs. In my early years of fishing, we’d hook one or two… SEE MORE

Young Captains of Sportfishing: An Interview with Chris Mowad

Fishing

3/10/2019 - By Charlie Levine Raised in Pensacola, Florida, Chris Mowad, only ever wanted one job. “I was always an avid angler growing up, and the dad of one of my best friends was a private boat captain,” he says. “I thought that was the dream job.” Chris started working on boats… SEE MORE

Regulators to Consider Reducing Lobstermen’s Lines to Protect Right Whales

3/2/2019 - Regulators will consider removing up to 40 percent of the lines that link seabed lobster traps to buoys on the surface, taking the step in the hopes of protecting the endangered North Atlantic right whale and avoiding federal restrictions on the lobster fishery. Fishermen who serve on the American Lobster… SEE MORE

Lubec, Maine: "Step back in time and enjoy the simple pleasures" C. Mettey

Best Harbor Nominations by the Numbers

Coastal News

2/28/2019 - We collected your nominations and now we need YOU TO VOTE for the WINNER of our Best Harbor contest. Harbor enthusiasts from across the country proudly provided their nominations and nearly one hundred U.S. harbors have been chosen to enter the race for “Best Harbor of 2019”. Nominated harbors include… SEE MORE

Cold Weather Boating Requires Caution and Preparation

Boating

2/25/2019 - While many boaters in colder parts of the country have winterized their boats or put them into storage until spring, many still use their vessels for hunting, fishing or transportation. Unfortunately, the risk of a deadly accident is increased with cold weather. Extra caution and preparation should be taken before… SEE MORE

Highlights from the 2019 New England Boat Show

Boating

2/20/2019 - by Dave Getchell The annual New England Boat Show in Boston has remained a big focus of mariners' midwinter dreams for more than 30 years. How big of a focus, you ask? How about "acres of boats," or more precisely, 12 acres of boats. There's almost every type of boat… SEE MORE

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