Fishing News

The U.S. Commerce Department has appointed 30 new and returning members to the eight regional fishery management councils that partner with NOAA Fisheries to manage ocean fish stocks.

A true legend in the Montauk surf, Jack’s passing on July 13th signals the end of a surfcasting era.

A public hearing on proposed New Hampshire freshwater fishing rule changes for 2016 has been scheduled for August 5, 2015, at the N.H. Fish and Game Department in Concord.

On Saturday, August 29, anglers will come together to fish the bountiful waters of Connecticut while also doing their part to work towards finding a cure for cancer as part of The Catch for the Cure 3rd Annual Bluefish Tournament and Picnic.

Protection of piping plovers results in three key 4×4 access closures.

The Outdoor Writers Association of America (OWAA) recently recognized The Fisherman’s videographer and staff photographer Tim C. Smith for Excellence in Craft.

The New Jersey Division of Fish and Widlife has officially released details regarding the new 2015 ‘slot striper’ bonus program beginning September 1.

Janet Coit, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, has named Jason McNamee as the new Chief of the Marine Resources Division.

Potential New York State Record mahi and 65.7-pound striper caught at Montauk.

Here are a slew of surf events that every caster should include on their fall itinerary.

Spanning the weeks of September 13 through October 17, the Nantucket Inshore Fishing Classic is a great way to take advantage of the awesome fall fishing to be had on the island.

The ASMFC’s Tautog Management Board is seeking public comment on the Public Information Document (PID) for Draft Amendment 1 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for Tautog.

Regional fisheries councils reduce cut to 29 percent for 2016.

Fisheries managers meeting in Manhattan made a decision on August 12th that will result in a 29% reduction in fluke quota for 2016, significantly lower than the 43% reduction that was originally proposed.

Fisheries managers will meet in Manhattan from Monday, August 10 through Thursday, August 13 with impending quota reductions anticipated for the 2016 summer flounder season.

Scientists from the Department of Environmental Management are monitoring a large fish kill of adult menhaden in the Seekonk and Providence Rivers in Rhode Island.