The Fisherman

To aid in the development of reference points, the ASMFC has established a multi-disciplinary working group to identify potential ecosystem goals and objectives for Board review and consideration.

Delaware’s grey (blueline) tilefish record is broken in 2015 by Lewes, DE angler William Fintel and weighed at Lewes Harbour Bait and Tackle on June 19.

Map of saltwater fishing sites in New York City now available online.

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s annual summer meeting is scheduled to take place in Alexandria, VA, on August 4-6.

The Wildwoods Beach N Boat Fishing Challenge had 150 participants enjoying Father’s Day weekend fishing out of Schooner Island Marina.

NYDEC has made enforcement of striped bass regulations a priority.

Four free classes will be offered from June through September that will cover the ins and outs of digging the many different varieties of clams found in Rhode Island waters.

Forty five days have passed since the New Jersey legislature approved new striper limits in the state. However, without Governor Christie’s signature, the limit remains two at 28 inches – for now!

New York State must reduce its recreational harvest of black sea bass and is seeking public comment on 2015 limits.

NOAA Fisheries and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission announced the release of the River Herring Conservation Plan.

A canine with special training in detecting fish demonstrated the value of its new skills leading to charges for fishing violations against two men win Connecticut.

New York angler Ken Westerfeld is confirmed as IGFA world record holder for blackfish.

Congressman Tom MacArthur has introduced the Striped Bass American Heritage Act.

The final agenda and meeting materials for the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s 2015 Spring Meeting in Virginia have been released.

Trout stocking across New Hampshire has been delayed this year but much of the state’s ponds, lakes and rivers should receive fish by the end of April.

NYDEC reverses decision on ticketing out-of-season fish photos.