Fisheries
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Fishing Access Areas Not Safe for Swimming
The access areas were purchased and are maintained with funds derived from the sale of fishing licenses and motorboat registrations, as well as a federal excise tax on fishing equipment, fishing tackle, and gasoline for motorboats. These funding sources explicitly prohibit activities that are in conflict with fishing and boating.
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Future of Federal Fisheries Management?
Today at ICAST, the world's largest sportfishing trade show, recreational fishing and conservation group leaders revealed the preliminary findings from a series of collaborative workshops on alternative approaches to federal fisheries management.
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CDFW to Host Public Meeting on Ocean Salmon Fisheries
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites the public to attend its upcoming annual Ocean Salmon Information Meeting. A review of last year’s ocean salmon fisheries and spawning escapement will be presented, in addition to the outlook for this year’s sport and commercial ocean salmon fisheries.
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NOAA Fisheries Announces Regs for Summer Flounder, Scup, Black Sea Bass
Flounder limits will decrease by 30 percent, scup will decrease slightly, and the sea bass allowance will increase by more than 1 million pounds
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NOAA Climate Strategy to Reduce Effect of Climate Change on Fisheries, Marine Resources
As ocean conditions continue to change, putting ocean ecosystems and the communities that rely upon them at risk, today, NOAA took a first step in providing regional fisheries managers and stakeholders with information they need to reduce the effects of climate change and build resilience.
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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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More Than 20 Million Fish Stocked Mean Abundant Angler Opportunities in Michigan
DNR stocking salmon on Huron RiverThe Department of Natural Resources today announced the final totals from its spring fish-stocking efforts. DNR fisheries staff stocked a total of 20,099,988 fish that weighed more than 325 tons and consisted of nine different species and one hybrid.
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DNR Secures $6 Million to Improve Boating Access at Sites Statewide
From a new boat ramp in Somerset County to citywide harbor upgrades in Annapolis, 59 public water access projects in 19 Maryland counties will receive a total of $6 million in state Waterway Improvement Fund grants for fiscal year 2016.
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NOAA Fisheries Marine Recreational Bait & Tackle Economic Survey
Speaking of the jobs that depend on recreational fishing, NOAA Fisheries this week unveiled the first national economic survey of independent retail stores that sell marine recreational bait, tackle and fishing-related equipment.
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Saltwater fisheries bill advances
On Thursday, thanks in part to the actions of anglers from across the country, the Senate Commerce Committee approved the Florida Fisheries Improvement Act. This bill amends the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the nation's marine fisheries management law.
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USDA Announces DamWatch App to Monitor Dams
WASHINGTON - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of DamWatch, a new web-based application that provides real-time monitoring of rainfall, snowmelt, stream flow and seismic events that could pose potential threats to dam safety. (Editor's Note: This could also be of considerable interest to anglers.)
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Fourth of July Fireworks at Texas Fisheries Center
ATHENS, Texas - The annual Fourth of July fireworks show at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will be Saturday, July 4. TFFC will be open for regular paid visitation from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free admission for the fireworks show will start at 4 p.m.
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Fisheries Restoration Grants Deadline Extended
The grant application deadline for anadromous salmonid restoration projects that address impacts of the ongoing drought has been extended, due to the recent addition of a consultation requirement.
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New Weather Tools to Aid Storm Prediction
New Tools Aiding Storm Prediction, Increasing Navigational Safety in the Gulf Hurricane season has arrived. Are you prepared? Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida may be more prepared than ever, thanks to some new tools that are enhancing the capabilities that provide the foundation of the Gulf of Mexico Coastal Ocean Observing System (GCOOS).
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NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comment on Recreational Catch Surveys
NOAA Fisheries is seeking comments on a new Procedures Directive outlining a process for transitioning to improved recreational fishing catch and effort survey methods.
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