News
Vermilion Rockfish Limit Cut in Half in California Waters
Fishery managers slashed the daily sub-limit to two vermilion rockfish for 2024 season throughout much of the ocean waters of the Golden State.
Where’s the Data for Making Changes to California’s Halibut Regulations?
Any potential changes to California halibut fishing regulations should hinge on data, not perceived convenience.
Where to Find the Best Fishing in March
Say goodbye to the winter doldrums with a bent rod by chasing one of these favorite species this March. Here’s where to score.
Proposed Legislation Seeks to Curb Bycatch in Gillnet Fishery
Assembly Bill 2220 would place new restrictions and create greater oversight aboard boats using set-gillnets off the California coast
Explained: Florida’s Polluted Water Problems
Anglers are fighting to restore Florida’s estuaries. They won’t quit, no matter how many years it takes.
On Fishing With Millennial YouTubers
Let me be clear about something before I even begin here… Mother nature hates cameras. Seriously, she does. See a whale breach 20 times? As
Fort Myers Beach Gets Back to Fishing
Some 17 months after Hurricane Ian made landfall, life is slowly returning to normal. And the fishing? It’s as good as it ever was.
New Rules in Texas for Speckled Trout
New speckled trout limits are taking a proactive approach.
Will Louisiana Buffer Its Coastline from Commercial Menhaden Fishing? It’s Possible.
Louisiana’s coast gets a glimmer of hope for limited protection from the foreign menhaden fleet.
Maryland Closes Trophy Striped Bass Season
Spawning fish returning to the Chesapeake will get a break from fishing pressure this season.
With Striped Bass Conservation, How Far Are We Willing To Go?
No-target closures will hurt a lot of people and won’t do much for the bass, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t coming.
Yamaha and Siren Marine Announce Major Upgrades to Siren Connected Boat Mobile App
The new mobile app will now integrate with Yamaha outboards and control systems to make boating even easier.
New Yamaha 350 HP V6 Outboard Fills Key Gap in Brand’s Lineup
The 4.3-liter outboard boasts a more displacement, longer stroke and bigger intake and exhaust valves than the Yamaha F300.
Angler Catches Rare Spotted Cabrilla in California
A brief puzzle over the identity of the rarely seen species, which was promptly released, is solved with good photos and well-worn reference books.
New Connecticut Record Tog
A first-time blackfish angler hooks the fish of a lifetime, but lightning strikes twice for the captain.
Barry Gibson: A Legacy of Conservation and Mentorship
Tom Richardson, host of Explore New England and former Salt Water Sportsman editor, shares some of his favorite memories of Barry Gibson.