LESIONS ON STRIPED BASS ARE NOT MYCOBACTERIOSIS
The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game’s Division of Marine Fisheries department confirms lesions were not due to mycobacteriosis as originally thought.
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NORTHEAST GROUNDFISHERY DECLARED A DISASTER
Despite cutbacks in catches and other restrictions, some stocks are not rebuilding as fast as originally predicted.
CHINESE MITTEN CRAB FOUND IN CONNECTICUT
The invasive species which spends its juvenile years in freshwater has been confirmed in a Connecticut water body.
BAY PARK FISHING STATION IN OCEANSIDE RE-OPENS
Extensive rebuilding and repairs were required to the building after it took a good hit from Super Storm Sandy, but Bay Park is back in business just in time for the holiday season.
REST IN PEACE LORRY MANGAN
It is with heavy hearts that we inform you Lorry Mangan passed away on December 9. A former field reporter for the Fisherman Magazine and host of the Fishing With Lorry Mangan TV show, she touched many lives within the recreational fishing community.
NEW STATE RECORD STRIPER FOR DELAWARE
The Delaware state record striper has fallen to a skillful surf angler dunking a piece of cut bunker in November’s suds.
LUBCHENCO RESIGNS
Dr. Jane Lubchenco has decided to step down as head of NOAA in February citing a desire to be back on the west coast with family.
PROVIDENCE BOAT SHOW SEMINARS
Hosted by East Coast Charters, the Seminar Series provides anglers with important tips to make the most of fishing in New England waters.
ANGLERS PULLED FROM FRIGID WATERS OFF COAST OF MASSACHUSETTS
While out for a day cod fishing off the New England coast, two local anglers discover a capsized boat and become heroes.
LOCAL CAPTAIN INDUCTED INTO IGFA HALL OF FAME
Rhode Island native, Captain Al Anderson, has been recognized by the IGFA for his life-long fish tagging and conservation efforts.
AFTER THE STORM – NJ GOVERNOR AND CONGRESSMAN REQUEST FEDERAL FISHERY RESOURCES DISASTER RELIEF
Bait shops, charter and party boats forced to close early this year should benfit from proposed disaster relief.
CRMC EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR EMERGENCY PERMITTING
The CRMC extends timeframe for emergency permitting in wake of Hurricane Sandy for Rhode Island residents and landowners.
SHORELINE REBUILDING PROCESS BEGINS IN CONNECTICUT
Governor Malloy sets forth a simplified process to repair and rebuild seawalls and bulkheads that were damaged by Hurricane Sandy.
AFTER THE STORM – STARTING TO SAIL IN JERSEY
For many Jersey Shore businesses the season hangs in the balance, but more and more tackle shop and boats are getting underway this week.
AFTER THE STORM – ON LONG ISLAND, SANDY’S BREACHES TO BE CLOSED
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that work will begin immediately to close the breaches on Long Island’s barrier islands caused by Hurricane Sandy.
FISHING PARTICIPATION IS INCREASING ACCORDING TO USFWS SURVEY
The most recent USFWS Survey on Fishing, Hunting and Wildlife Associated Recreation shows shows an 11-percent increase in anglers compared to the 2006 survey. That’s good news for both fishermen and the fishing industry.
