Fishing Report
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Staff, budget, and research reductions outlined for NOAA in a Trump administration would be devastating for US agriculture, shipping, fishing, weather safety and the security of our nation as … more
Rhode Island and Massachusetts have stocked waterways with a variety of trout for the spring trout season. These initiatives provide excellent fishing opportunities for anglers of all ages and … more
Last week I was pleasantly surprised to see U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island hosting an issues forum with other U.S. house natural resources committee members titled … more
Unfortunately, right whales and other large animals of the sea are dying at man’s hand to the point of extinction.    This is the case for the North Atlantic right whale. … more
The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council is seeking volunteers to further develop and expand the Rhode Island Fishermen’s Advisory Board. Members of the FAB play a crucial role … more
Rhode Island and some Massachusetts lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams designated as trout-stocked waters are currently closed   for   fishing. However, the season opens in waterways on … more
Endangered North Atlantic right whales are approaching extinction. An unusual mortality event was declared for North Atlantic right whales in 2017, and currently includes 151 individuals (41 dead, 39 … more
It makes good economic sense to fund NOAA as their 2023 annual budget was $6.8 billion, yet fisheries alone have an estimated annual economic impact of over $400 billion. This impact is just the … more
Like other federal agencies, NOAA is on the cutting board. However, things are not adding up. It makes good economic sense to fund NOAA as their 2023 annual budget was $6.8 billion, yet … more
‘My’ fishing Cape Cod’s 2025 season kickoff workshop will take place Saturday, Mar. 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hyport Conference Center, Hyannis.     … more
The tactics reportedly used last Tuesday, Feb. 4 by the Trump administration’s Elon Musk Department of Government Efficiency team at the National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration … more
Last week President Trump put a hold on federal spending and then rescinded the order as Americans were outraged at the number of people and institutions that the executive order would impact … more
Now that it is cold, all need to be mindful of ice on ponds and lakes that may look safe but is not. Check with local cities and towns to find out if ice is safe to fish or skate on and use the … more
The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is the largest and best fishing show of its type in the Northeast.  There are over 340 booths with 18 seminars of interest that will have you catching fish … more
One of the best saltwater educational workshops I ever attended is George Poveromo’s Salt Water Sportsman National Seminar Series. They are now in their 38th year of offering key learnings … more
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse’s 15th annual Energy, Environment and Oceans Leaders Day (EEO Day) held Friday, Dec. 13, was a big success once again. The purpose of the workshop is to recognize … more
At the depths we often catch fish at there is little light and little color. Fish do not see red or blue in deep water. You might say they are colorblind or nonpartisan. They just aim to survive and … more
Striped bass have been under a rebuilding plan since 2019. Although some of the conservation measures taken since then are working the most recent 2024 stock assessment update conducted by the … more
It is that time of year when the recreational fishing season is coming to an end. I have a routine for decommissioning my gear and have added in some tips from the experts on putting away your … more
    It is that time of year when the recreational fishing season is coming to an end. I have a routine for decommissioning my gear and have added in some tips from the experts on … more
Last week Vinney Simms, Jr’s huge tautog made a total of four runs back down to the bottom. He managed to keep the fish off the bottom and got it into the boat, it was a record breaking 22 … more
Fish managers thought that circle hooks would help save striped bass. That was the assumption when they created a rule in 2020 requiring anglers to use circle hooks when fishing with bait for striped … more
Connor Swartz of Red Top Sporting Goods, Buzzard’s Bay, said, “We continue to have great top water action with a lot of bait still in the water with a great striped bass bite from slot … more
I f you have not fished a tautog tournament, this is the one to enter. The AnglerCatch RI Tog Classic will be held Sunday, Oct. 13, from sunrise to 2 p.m. There are over $50,000 in prizes and … more
The giant bluefin tuna fishing exploded last week. just as the commercial bluefin tuna fishery closed until new quota is available Oct. 1. Recreational permit holders are not impacted by the … more
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