News, articles, photos, and other information about commercial fishing in North America.
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) is proceeding with a Statewide Activity Approval permitting process that would enable the start-up of limited commercial shellfish aquaculture in Delaware’s Inland Bays by authorizing the permitting of activities in specifically-designated … Continued
The 2016 Alaska commercial IFQ halibut season runs March 19 through November 7, 2016 for all areas, according to NOAA Fisheries. NOAA recently issued a notice of the immediate effect of regulations of the International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC). At … Continued
A recently passed bill will improve Maine elver harvesters’ chances of landing all of the state’s 9,688 pounds of quota. The changes come just in time for the 2016 elver season, which starts on March 22, 2016. “Last year Maine … Continued
Over the course of two February weekends, volunteers, staff, and members of the commercial fishing industry retrieved more than 2,500 traps during the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries’ annual Derelict Crab Trap Rodeo. Two events were held on separate … Continued
A new approach to scallop monitoring in Maine state waters has led to changes in scallop abundance estimates that will result in the reopening of three important fishing grounds this season. The areas opening are Inner Machias Rotational Area, Wahoa/Jonesport … Continued
The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking input from commercial and recreational mariners for an assessment of navigation requirements along the Mid-Atlantic seacoast. The Coast Guard Waterways Analysis and Management System (WAMS) survey is focused on both the Atlantic Ocean and … Continued