Fishery
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NOAA Says El Nino to Continue Shakeup of Pacific Fishes
The emerging El Niño climate pattern that is warming the tropical Pacific Ocean is likely to continue–and could even increase–the appearance of marine species in unfamiliar places along the West Coast. This trend started with a vast "warm blob" of high temperature waters that has dominated the Northeast Pacific since 2014.
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Glide Baits in Northern Waters
While double digits are rare in the north, many fish over 5-pounds are caught on glide baits throughout the year. Fall is a prime season for exploiting fish feeding up for the winter. While some fish may be striking for a meal, others may hit or swipe from pure instinct. Recognizing the bait’s position after the catch can help indicate what the current mood is of those fish in your particular lake or river
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Corps Seeks Volunteers for Beaver Lake (AR) Cleanup
The Army Corps of Engineers Beaver Lake Project Office is looking for volunteers to join the Annual Beaver Lake Cleanup, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday Sept 26.
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Gulf Council to Meet in Galveston, Texas
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet October 5 - 8, 2015, at the Hilton Galveston Island Hotel in Galveston, Texas. Committee meetings will convene Monday at 8:30 am, concluding at 11:00 am Wednesday.
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Arizona Groups, Businesses Share Lees Ferry Trout Fishery Ideas
Sportsmen, conservationists and fishing guides suggest ways to enhance conditions for rainbow trout and native fish downstream
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U.S. Fishermen Get Cameras to Track Bluefin Tuna
Atlantic bluefin tuna are among the most valuable fish in the ocean. Keeping populations sustainable relies, in good part, on tracking how many bluefin are commercially caught, landed, and released.
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Feather River (CA) Hatchery Fish Ladder to Open Sept. 14
The fish ladder at Feather River Hatchery in Oroville will open Monday, Sept. 14, signaling the start of the spawning season on the Feather River. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) hatchery workers will open the gates in the ladder about 8 a.m. and will take more than 3 million spring-run eggs and 12 million fall-run eggs over the next two months in order to produce Chinook salmon for release next spring
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American River Hatchery Suffers Fish Die-off
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is working to keep hundreds of thousands of trout alive at the American River Hatchery after warm water temperatures killed approximately 155,000 trout Tuesday.
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More Artificial Reefs for Texas Shores
Two new artificial reef projects are moving forward using funding from the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Natural Resource Damage Assessment. Texas artificial reefs consist of three types: decommissioned drilling rigs that make up the Rigs-to-Reefs Program; concrete structures that comprise the Nearshore Reefing Program; and large ships that make up the Ships-to-Reefs Program.
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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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Reef Fish Spawning Management Zones, Black Sea Bass Pot Fishery
Fishermen and others interested in federal fishery management off the coasts of the Carolinas, Georgia and eastern Florida are reminded that opportunities to provide public comment on measures proposed for species in the snapper grouper management complex continue.
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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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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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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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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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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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Emergency Fishery Closure Evaluation Process Adopted; Careful Angling Can Help Prevent Closures
The California Fish and Game Commission recently adopted emergency regulations that grant the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) authority to temporarily close fisheries experiencing degraded environmental conditions that may affect fish populations.
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California Delta makes Top-5 in Bassmaster's 100 Best Bass Lakes List
Bassmaster Magazine has released the 2015 rankings for the 100 Best Bass Lakes in America, and Toldeo Bend Reservoir has been named the No. 1 fishery in the country
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Yamaha Marine Group Applauds Passage of H.R. 1335
Magnuson-Stevens reauthorization contains major provisions benefitting recreational fishing WASHINGTON-- Yamaha Marine Group, along with a coalition of organizations representing the recreational boating and fishing communities, congratulates the U.S. House of Representatives on its passage of H.R. 1335, a bill to reauthorize the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, the primary statute governing the nation's marine fisheries.
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