NEWS ALERT: DEC Announces Changes to Blackfish Regulations in New York
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has set new recreational and commercial fishing rules for blackfish (tautog) beginning immediately.
Fishing News
74-LB STRIPER – LARGEST EVER CAUGHT ON VIDEO!
Daiwa Pro-Staffer, Captain Blaine Anderson has boated numerous 50- and 60-pound stripers in recent years. Still, he didn’t expect to start this season with the fish of a lifetime! Here’s the scoop, plus the video.
STATES SCHEDULE HEARINGS ON BLACK DRUM FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION
The public is invited to comment in regional hearings for stock assessments of black drum.
POUT CLOSED ACROSS THE BOTTOM
Pout like this one can no longer be kept due to overfishing.
NEW OCEAN POLICY DRAWS CRITICISM
The fight continues to keep the oceans open to fishing and prevent further closures.
RIVER HERRING AND TAUTOG REGULATIONS CHANGES
Herring Closed and Blackfish Complicated for 2012.
NJ SUMMER FLOUNDER AND SEA BASS REGULATIONS CHANGES
Fluke size limit goes down, while sea bass announced but may change due to incorrent data.
DELAWARE TOG SIZE LIMIT ACTUALLY GOES DOWN
The Delaware size limit for tautog (blackfish) has gone from 16 to 15 inches. All bag limits and seasons will stay the same.
Connecticut is Home to New World Record Striped Bass
Greg Myerson’s 81.88-pound megabass, landed back on August 5, 2011, has been confirmed as the new all-tackle world record for striped bass.
CATCH CRABS – NOT TERRAPINS
With the crab feast season underway, the Maryland DNR and the National Aquarium urge recreational crab pot owners to obey the law and help save diamondback terrapins.
CONNECTICUT ADDS ADDITIONAL ENHANCED FISHING OPPORTUNITY LOCATION
Connecticut’s Enhanced Opportunity Shore Fishing Program expands with the addition of another location.
TWO MORE CITES ADDED TO LIST OF CONNECTICUT’S ENHANCED SHORE FISHING LOCATIONS
Fort Nathan Hale Park and the Tomlinson Bridge Fishing Pier now added to the ever growing list of enhanced fishing opportunity sites in Connecticut.
TEAM SNOW GOOSE – MAKO MANIA!
The Lester Glenn Auto Group scored a 6th place finish in this year’s Mako Mania Tournament while fishing aboard the Snow Goose. Check out their subscriber video.
JUNIOR ANGLER REACHES STRIPER MILESTONE
Young striper sharpie and The Fisherman contributor, Richard DeMarte, recently caught, tagged, released and recorded his 1,000th linesider – just days after his 18th. birthday. All of his bass have been released.
REAL COST OF NJ SALTWATER REGISTRY CALCULATED
Registered and rallying to find out just how much New Jersey’s Saltwater Registry really costs.
CONGRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT HEARINGS FOR MAGNUSON-STEVENS ACT!
United States Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY) announced that he has secured a commitment to hold congressional oversight hearings this fall (2012) on the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation Act.
