News, articles, photos, and other information about commercial fishing in North America.
Commercial landings (edible and industrial) by U.S. fishermen at ports in the 50 states were 9.7 billion pounds or 4.4 million metric tons valued at $5.2 billion in 2015 – an increase of 232 million pounds (up 2.4%) and a … Continued
The Government of Canada is inviting Canadians to join in a conversation about the protections needed to ensure our fish have a healthy environment to live, feed and reproduce, and healthy corridors to migrate between these places. In October, the … Continued
For centuries, Louisiana commercial fisheries have played an important role in shaping the state’s coastal communities. The America’s Third Coast book series explores the Northern Gulf of Mexico’s history, life, industries, and culture through book-length manuscripts designed for the general … Continued
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is currently accepting applications for “on-water” cleanup assistance related to its annual Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project. This project is open to commercial watermen in North Carolina. Applications to assist with the Lost Fishing Gear … Continued
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) recently published several stock assessments that were previously unreleased due to ongoing Deepwater Horizon litigation. Recently released assessments include: Update Assessment of Blue Crab Update Assessment of Striped Mullet Assessment of Black … Continued
The Mississippi Commission on Marine Resources voted recently to open the State’s oyster season beginning Monday, Oct. 3. The reefs in the western portion of the Mississippi Sound will be open to tonging and dredging. The daily sack limit is … Continued