Massachusetts Free Saltwater Fishing Days: June 20 & 21
The weather is warming, the sun is shining, and the fish are plentiful – Fishing season is finally upon us! In celebration, Massachusetts is hosting its annual free saltwater fishing days on Father’s Day weekend, June 20th and 21st.
Recreational Bluefish Regulations for 2020
The Marine Fisheries Advisory Commission has approved DMF recommendations to adjust therecreational possession limit for bluefish. Effective May 1, 2020:
Recreational saltwater fishing regulations in Massachusetts
Recreational finfish regulations / update 2022 Rules
World Record Striper Caught and Released in Virginia
The hardcore West Virginia angler now has a pending International Game Fish Association world record for a striped bass he caught and released off Cape Charles while fishing with Sho-Nuf Sportfishing captain Clinton Lessard.
Why Striped Bass Fishing Is So Popular
The Striped Bass, also known as Rockfish or simply striper, is an extremely popular fish in its native habitat of the East Coast of the USA, as well as on the West Coast and in land locked lakes in many other states and countries as diverse as Iran, Ecuador, and Turkey. It is anadromous by nature, living in salt water but migrating to freshwater to breed, primarily up rivers. When landlocked in freshwater, either naturally or by man, stripers also thrive....