Interactions between whales and fixed gear (e.g. pots, traps, etc.) fisheries off the California coast are on the rise. And while California fishermen are continuing their legacy of stepping up to make sure that the west coast Dungeness crab fishery remains one of the most sustainable and conscientious fisheries on the planet, others have suggested […]
As I read yet another article about communities coming together in “collaboration” to ensure the future of salmon and sportfishing, I let out another yawn. Same subject, different day. Of course everyone wants to save salmon and ensure abundant numbers for future generations. I’m no better, however, bringing attention to what everyone already knows: the […]
A month or so ago, my 10 year old son Kian and I drove across the Continental Divide on our way back home to western Montana. We were more than a mile above sea level when we hit Rogers Pass, and we talked about how all that water flowing west off the Divide would eventually […]
Better Recreational Fishing Data Leads to Brighter Fishing Future “Open season” for snook — for what it is with a very strict slot and bag limit — is a bittersweet day for me. So many anglers mark their calendars, hoping for a shot at a keeper. Understandably so: Centropomis undecimalis is undeniably a fantastic dinner. […]
In April 2010, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) American Lobster Technical Committee issued a report entitled “Recruitment Failure in The Southern New England Lobster Stock”, which shocked lobster fishermen in the southern New England and mid-Atlantic regions when it stated that “Since the release of the 2009 Assessment, additional monitoring information has been […]
Given the kind of thing that usually comes out of the RFA (Recreational Fishing Alliance) shop in Jersey, I wasn’t exactly surprised to see their latest press release. But yes, I was a little taken aback by the complete lack of context, not to mention the direct attacks on Council Members trying to do the […]
As we enter peak season for chinook on the lower river, so we enter the sea lion circus. Most of the breeding population remains off the California coast, but young bull California sea lions are taking advantage of the ample food sources on the lower Columbia, much to the frustration of sport anglers. It’s hard […]
August 1st marked the opener of the Buoy 10 season; it’s the time of year that all Pacific Northwest anglers wait for. The fishery likely offers the best chance at a freshwater caught chinook or coho salmon in the entire region, and with about 1.7 million of them coming back, you can understand why the […]
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