Halibut fishing has been going on in San Francisco Bay for some time, with sport fishing boats returning early with their limits and commercial fishermen finding more than they sell. The local spawning season for California halibut, which usually runs from April to October when the fish spawn in the bay, is unusual this year ... Read more
The company hoping to build a large fish farm in Jonesport recently received its first shipment of yellowtail kingfish from the Netherlands, in an effort to boost production in anticipation of a final permit. "When you're planning a large facility, it's critical to get the fish ready ahead of time," said Megan Sorby, operations manager ... Read more
As the boat slowed and approached the dock, he stood a little unsteadily and opened his arms wide. "Whoa!" He shouted. "Whoa! Whoa!" My father was 66 years old, but he was still full of youthful energy. From all the "Wow! I knew he had caught a big fish, he opened his arms and had ... Read more
Don't have a fishing license but want to throw a hook in the water? One day there will be a way. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources allows people to fish without a license on June 4 and 11. The DNR recently announced that Georgians don't need a trout license or wildlife management area pass ... Read more
A brief period of cooler weather is expected over the weekend, which could slow fishing activity slightly, though the bite is generally favorable in the Black Hills area, with some white-eye activity reported in prairie lakes and continued activity for trout and other species. Lake temperatures are warming, a situation that has increased better bites, ... Read more
South Florida's fish are taking drugs, and while that may make people laugh, it's really not a funny thing. In fact, it's rather worrisome. Because, according to reports, a new study from the Sunshine State found "dozens of drugs" in the blood and tissues of fish in South Florida waters. The drugs reportedly included Valium, ... Read more
