NC APPROVED FOR EEL AQUACULTURE PLAN
North Carolina is the first to be approved under the aquaculture plan provisions of Addendum IV to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for American Eel.
Fishing News
UPDATES ON FLUKE, SEA BASS AND SCUP
The ASMFC summer flounder, scup, and black sea bass board approves regional management for 2016 summer flounder and black sea bass recreational fisheries.
PENDING NJ RECORD SEA BASS CAUGHT
A massive 9-pound-even black sea bass was landed aboard the Voyager on December 12 and stands to take over top honors as the new state record.
NJ BOAT TAX REDUCED FROM 7% TO 3.5%
On December 9, 2015, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a new law that cuts the sales tax on boats sold in New Jersey by 50%.
IT’S SHOW TIME!
The 2016 boat and fishing show season has officially kicked off, and here is a look at where you can find The Fisherman Magazine this winter.
COAST GUARD STRIPER BUSTS OFF CAPE MAY
The United States Coast Guard is strictly enforcing federal law which prohibits targeting of striped bass outside of 3 miles from shore.
WILD SPAWNING ATLANTIC SALMON IN CT
The first documented wild spawning of Atlantic salmon in Connecticut since the time of the Revolutionary War was made in November.
MEETING WITH DEC’S BASIL SEGGOS
The DEC’s new commissioner leaves a good impression on marine district stakeholders.
CMTA 2015 PERSON OF THE YEAR
The Connecticut Marine Trades Association has announced that Don MacKenzie of Boat’s Incorporated was named the 2015 Jeanne Czel Person of the Year.
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON FLUKE AND SEA BASS SET
Addendum seeks input on regional management options for 2016 summer flounder and black sea recreational fisheries.
NJ STRIPED BASS UPDATE – BONUS PERMIT
As of January 1, 2016, the 2015 Striped Bass Bonus Program will close for individuals and party/charter boats, as will the back bay striper season in New Jersey.
STATE PARK FISHING PERMITS ON SALE
State park fishing access permits will be going on sale this week.
LEGENDARY NJ CAPTAIN BOB PISANO PASSES
The passing of Capt. Bob Pisano (age 83), who revolutionized the giant bluefin fishery along the Jersey Shore while leaving a legacy for the next generation of ‘wicked’ tuna fishermen.
GO OFFSHORE AT THE BLUEWATER BASH
Just added to the slate of fishing shows to find The Fisherman this winter, we will be at the 2nd Annual Goose Hummock Offshore Bluewater Bash set to take place in Quincy, MA this February.
BOAT & SURF SHOWS THIS WEEKEND
The weather may impact any fishing plans you have for this weekend, but there is plenty to do indoors.
DEC POLICE ACTIVE ON WATERFRONT
New York’s Environmental Police have made a concerted effort to curtail abuses of our marine resources.