NORFOLK, VA (AP) - The U.S. government is launching a new program to combat the scourge of abandoned crab and lobster traps, which can dilute harvests … [Read more...]
First Ocean Fish Farm Proposed for East Coast Off New England
April 11, 2023
PORTSMOUTH, NH (AP) - A New Hampshire group wants to be the first to bring offshore fish farming to the waters off New England by raising salmon and … [Read more...]
Registration Open for Big 3 Fishing Tournament
March 30, 2023
HARWICH PORT - On July 7, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cape Cod and the Islands will host their Big 3 Fishing Tournament in Harwich … [Read more...]
Third Annual Little Big Fishing Tournament Announced
March 20, 2023
HYANNIS - The third annual Little Big Fishing Tournament will be held on Thursday, June 22 at Baxter’s Fish ‘N Chips, Hyannis. The one-day … [Read more...]
Maine Lobstermen Have Slower Year Amid Industry Challenges
March 6, 2023
ROCKPORT, Maine (AP) — Fishermen of Maine lobster had a smaller haul during a year in which the industry battled surging fuel and bait prices, rebukes … [Read more...]
NOAA Testing Ropeless Lobster Fishing Gear
February 10, 2023
HYANNIS - Ropeless lobster fishing gear is being tested by federal officials off the coast of Massachusetts. NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science … [Read more...]
Legal Sizes for Lobsters Could Change to Protect Population
February 7, 2023
PORTLAND, ME (AP) - The rules about the minimum and maximum sizes of lobsters that can be trapped off New England could soon become stricter, … [Read more...]
NOAA Extends Limit on Fishing to Protect Whales
February 4, 2023
HYANNIS - The federal government has extended a ban that prohibits lobster and crab fishing in certain areas off of the coast of Massachusetts in an … [Read more...]
Feds Try to Improve Fishing Data With New Monitoring Rules
January 21, 2023
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Changes to U.S. rules about the monitoring of Northeast commercial fishing activities are going into effect this month with a … [Read more...]
Panel: Fishing Plan Can Rebuild Long Lost Cod Stock by 2033
January 6, 2023
PORTLAND, ME (AP) - Federal ocean regulators say a new fishing plan has a chance to rebuild the New England cod stock, which is a goal even many … [Read more...]
