Approximately 9.4 million recreational saltwater anglers in the USA took over 70 million saltwater fishing trips in 2012, according to a NOAA Fisheries report entitled: “Fisheries of the United States 2012.” During 2012, U.S. anglers caught 380 million fish. During … Continued
The speckled trout is one of the most popular saltwater fish of the Chesapeake Bay and coastal estuaries of Virginia. Also known as spotted seatrout or simply “specks”, these beautiful fish have a sleek body, silvery gray back and white … Continued
Several South Atlantic states have scheduled their hearings to gather public comment on the Public Information Document (PID) for an Omnibus Amendment to the Interstate Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) for Spanish Mackerel, Spot, and Spotted Seatrout. The dates, times, and … Continued
The Commission’s South Atlantic State-Federal Fisheries Management Board has approved the Public Information Document (PID) for an Omnibus Amendment to the Interstate Fishery Management Plans (FMPs) for Spanish Mackerel, Spot, and Spotted Seatrout for public review and comment. As the … Continued