This post includes saltwater fishing-related things to do that can be done during the winter months. Clean, inspect, and store fishing tackle. Service rods and reels. Winterize boats, trailers, batteries, and other equipment. Check safety equipment for damage, wear, etc. … Continued
NOAA Fisheries (NMFS) has established an annual fee of $29 for registration of anglers, spear fishermen, and for-hire fishing vessels to register under the National Saltwater Angler Registry Program. NMFS completed its biennial review and determined that the annual registration … Continued
The 2015 Atlantic HMS Stock Assessment and Fishery Evaluation (SAFE) Report is now available, according to NOAA Fisheries Atlantic Highly Migratory Species Management Division. The report contains a review of the current status of Atlantic highly migratory species (HMS) stocks … Continued
NOAA’s Atlantic Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Management Division recently announced that the 2016 Atlantic Tunas and Atlantic HMS Permitting System is now operational. NOAA is issuing vessel open access permits to those fishing commercially for Atlantic Tunas and Swordfish, recreationally … Continued
NOAA tide tables for 2016 are now available. Produced for 150 years, NOAA tide tables are used by both commercial and recreational mariners for safe navigation. Printed tide tables provide users with tide and tidal current predictions in an easy-to-read … Continued