Penobscot River Salmon Run Surges For Second Straight Year
Atlantic salmon are endangered, with only a few runs remaining in Maine rivers. In encouraging news, preliminary numbers of endangered…
News Briefs
New Freshwater Fishing Regulations Take Effect In Rhode Island
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced that new freshwater fishing regulations took effect statewide on August 2….
Remembering The Grandson Of Abu Garcia Founder
Len Borgström, grandson of Abu Garcia founder Carl August Borgström, famed fishing reel pioneer and former company president, died July…
WICC 600/Spector Eye Care Greatest Bluefish Tournament On Earth
The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth will take place throughout Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August…
Virtual Boating Course In September
The United States Power Squadrons will present “America’s Boating Course” (ABC), beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 19 in…
Hooks For Heroes Summer Fluke Slam
The 4th Annual Summer Fluke Slam Tournament benefitting Hooks For Heroes is set for Sunday, August 23 out of Scotty’s…
STRIPED BASS RELEASE MORTALITY STUDY IN MASSACHUSETTS
The waters off Massachusetts are regarded by recreational anglers to have some of the best striped bass fishing in the…
Multi-Million Dollar Purse For 29th Midatlantic Kicking Off August 16
Formerly known as the MidAtlantic 500, the annual MidAtlantic still pays millions in prizes and Calcuttas each year and draws…
August 22 “Hook It” Event To Support Vets
On August 22, Veteran’s organization MA Deuce Deuce (MA 22) will host the largest free fishing event for veterans along…
Tilefish Rule Takes Effect August 17
NOAA Fisheries filed a rule last month requiring private recreational tilefish vessels in the Mid-Atlantic to get permits and file…
Interactions With Black Bears On The Rise In Connecticut
Interactions between black bears and people are continuing their year-to-year rise, resulting in unprecedented numbers of complaints and requests for…
Bristol Awarded $623k Boating Infrastructure Grant
United States Senator Jack Reed and the RI Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announce that a $623,729 grant has been…
2020 Midatlantic Tournament Is A Go!
Now in its 29th year, the 2020 MidAtlantic is set and its annual mark on the offshore tournament calendar is…
WICC 600/Spector Eye Care Greatest Bluefish Tournament On Earth
The Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth will take place throughout Long Island Sound on Saturday, August 29th and Sunday, August…
New Rules For Private Vessels Fishing For Tilefish
NOAA Fisheries filed a rule last month requiring private recreational tilefish vessels in the Mid-Atlantic to get permits and file…
Catfish Chaos On The Hudson River
On August 15, the Hudson River Fisherman’s Association (HRFA) will be hosting its 4theAnnual Catfish Chaos Derby on the Hudson…
