May
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Changes to U.S. Fishing Laws May Come with Donald Trump Presidency
Previously unsuccessful efforts to reform the US's main federal fishing law, the Magnuson-Stevens Act, are positioned to move ahead under a Donald Trump administration.
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Missouri Black Bass Season Opens May 28
The black bass catch-and-keep season applies to most streams south of the Missouri River for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted or Kentucky bass and runs from May 28 to Feb. 28, 2017. Anglers may catch these species legally all year, anywhere in the state.
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California Halibut Opens May 1
California's recreational Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) fishery season will open May 1. This year the fishery will be held to a federally established quota of 29,640 pounds. The open season dates will be May 1-15, June 1-15, July 1-15, Aug. 1-15 and Sept. 1-Oct. 31, or until the quota is reached, whichever is earlier. The open and closed periods are intended to spread fishing opportunities from spring through fall. Anglers are limited to one rod and two hooks while fishing for Pacific halibut.
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