New Jersey Redfish
The redfish (aka red drum or channel bass) caught and released by Matthew Tomshaw at the Jersey Shore featured on…
News Briefs
US Marine Economy Continues To Trend Upwards
The American marine economy continued to bolster the nation in 2022 as demonstrated by increased sales and jobs, according to…
Atlantic Anglers Express Frustration Over Shark Depredation
Shark depredation is the partial or complete removal of a hooked fish by a shark directly from an angler’s line…
Mako Shark Fishing Still Closed
As reported in The Fisherman back in January of 2022 (ICCAT Takes A Bite Out Of Mako Fishing With New…
Mid-Atlantic Council Looking For Fishery Management Specialist
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) is seeking candidates for the position of Fishery Management Specialist. According to the announcement…
Members Of Congress Call Out NOAA’s Vessel Speed Rule
On May 16, during the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee Hearing, “Examining the President’s FY…
Mid-Atlantic Council Looking For Fishery Management Specialist
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) is seeking candidates for the position of Fishery Management Specialist. According to the announcement…
Members Of Congress Call Out NOAA’s Vessel Speed Rule
On May 16, during the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee Hearing, “Examining the President’s FY…
Rep. Van Drew Blasts BOEM Wind Findings
On May 23, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of the final Environmental Impact Statement…
Pascack Hills High Wins NJ Governor’s Cup Tournament On May 19
The 33rd Annual Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament was held May 19th at Island Beach State Park, and for the seventh…
Share The Shore With Nesting Birds
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) reminds anglers, boaters, beachgoers and others recreating on the shoreline to…
RI DEM Employees Recognized For Contributions To Fisheries Management, Policy & Science
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is proud to announce that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC)…
‘Extremely Active’ 2024 Hurricane Season Expected
Colorado State University’s (CSU) Tropical Weather and Climate researchers, long known for their annual hurricane forecasts, are calling for the…
Humminbird Receives “Large Industry Of The Decade Award”
Humminbird, the pioneer in fish finder technology, has received the “Large Industry of the Decade Award” By The Eufaula Barbour…
Boating Fatalities And Incidents Down In 2023
The Coast Guard’s “2023 Recreational Boating Statistics” annual report shows that fatalities were down 11.3% year-over-year, from 636 in 2022…
Mid-Atlantic Council Meets This Week In Riverhead, NY
The Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council (MAFMC) will meet Tuesday, June 4 through Thursday, June 6 in Riverhead, NY. This will…
