Conservation
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Summer Flounder Quota Reduced by Mid Atlantic FMC
After 3-1/2 hours of discussion and debate on August 12th, the Mid Atlantic Fishery Management Council (Council) and Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) voted in favor of a 29% reduction in the summer flounder quota for both the commercial and recreational sector starting in 2016.
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Idaho Forecasts Good Fall Salmon Run, Delayed Steelhead Run
If the Fall Chinook, coho and steelhead returns hold up to the early season forecasts, anglers can anticipate another exciting fall. Warm temperatures and low flows have affected salmon migrations this summer and managers don't know what conditions will persist into fall.
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Emergency Merced River Angling Closure in Effect as of Aug. 18
High water temperatures in the lower Merced River have prompted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to close a portion of the river to angling earlier than usual. This early closure begins today, Aug. 18, and affects only the Merced River from Crocker-Huffman Dam downstream to the Snelling Road Bridge, a distance of approximately 5.5 miles.
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Lionfish Rodeo Shatters Kill Record out of Jax Beach
At the break of dawn on August 9thth, 29 ardent lionfish hunters set out to compete in the Third Annual Northeast Florida Lionfish Derby. Vying for more than $5,000 in prizes, 15 two person teams shattered all expectations bringing in an amazing 2,583 invasive lionfish during the single day event – the most ever recorded for a lionfish removal event.
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Gulf Council Recommends Increase in Recreational Red Snapper Allowable Catch
Recreational anglers scored a minor triumph yesterday, as the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council voted to recommend an increase in our red snapper allocation from 49% to 51.5% of the total allowable catch.
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Navionics Webinar: Protect Your Fishing Resource... By Fishing with Mike Readling
Navionics Marine Specialist teaches how you can be a part of fisheries management. Learn more about Navionics:
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Drought Prompts Fish Evacuation at San Joaquin Hatchery
With a fourth year of extreme drought conditions reducing the cold water supply available, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is moving fish out of the San Joaquin Hatchery near Fresno for the first time.
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California Halibut Fishery to Close Today (Aug. 13)
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announces the recreational Pacific halibut fishery will close Thursday, Aug. 13 at 12:01 a.m. for the remainder of 2015. The last full day of Pacific halibut fishing will be Wednesday, Aug. 12.
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Conservation and Environment Workshop Offered to New Hampshire Educators
A Project WILD Aquatic and WET workshop is being offered on Friday, August 21, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at N.H. Fish and Game Headquarters, 11 Hazen Drive, Concord, N.H. The cost is $100, and includes the workshop, two manuals, and snacks. Space is limited, so register today.
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Angler Wrangler Hoe-Down Fundraiser Set for Florida's Bergeron Ranch Oct. 3
Ladies, Let's Go Fishing Universities - Teaching conservation and marine stewardship to new anglers, ladies and families, as they enter the sport of fishing.
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New Trawl Survey Set for Lake Erie
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will conduct a trawl survey in Lake Erie near Monroe, Michigan, beginning Monday, Aug. 10, and continuing through Friday, Aug. 14.
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Think Tunnels are a Good Idea? We’ve Got a (Bay) Bridge for You
Today, Restore the Delta released a side-by-side comparison of two massive public works projects in California that looks at the promised costs, seismic risks, outsourcing, and lack of transparency and oversight.
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Take a Survey on Bonefishing for BT&T Research
Do you fish for bonefish in south Florida? If you do, then we need your help. Bonefish and Tarpon Trust has partnered with researchers at Florida International University to create PROJECT BAY BONES to investigate changes in South Florida waters and how these changes may affect the quality of bonefishing.
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Georgia DNR Recommends Summer Catfishing Hotspots
Fishing for catfish is a summertime tradition and a great way to put some delicious meals on the table. Whether you are an experienced angler, a newbie or just a casual fisherman, you can find fantastic catfishing opportunities in Georgia, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division.
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B.A.S.S. Lends Support To Center For Coastal Conservation
B.A.S.S., the world's largest fishing organization, yesterday announced its corporate sponsorship of the Center for Coastal Conservation. The sponsorship underscores the commitment of B.A.S.S. to the preservation of recreational angling and conservation of U.S. waterways.
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Congressional Hearing Explores Impacts of Biscayne National Park Fishing Closure
Members of the recreational fishing industry testify on the importance of maintaining reasonable public access
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B.A.S.S. Urges Congress To Restore Funding For Fishing And Hunting
B.A.S.S., along with 30 other conservation organizations, has signed a letter urging Congress to restore funding for sportfishing projects suffering under the current federal budget impasse.
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Rain Changes Fishing Opportunities in S.E. Colorado
Much needed precipitation has fallen on southeast Colorado through the spring and early summer, providing significant relief to this drought-stricken part of the state.
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House Files "Preserving Public Access to Public Waters Act" to Stop Federal Fishery Closures
On the heels of the recent announcement to close over 10,000 acres of Biscayne National Park to fishing, a coalition of recreational fishing and boating organizations praised the introduction of a bipartisan bill, H.R. 3310, that will help stop this and similar unwarranted fishing closures from occurring.
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Ohio's Lake Lavere Now Closed to Fishing
Division of Wildlife Update! Lake Lavere at the Lake La Su An Wildlife closed to fishing as of Monday, July 27.
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