Could This Be the Largest Yellowfin Tuna Ever Caught on Rod and Reel?
New World Record Yellowfin? As another incredible season continues along the West Coast, Excel Sportfishing radioed in with what could
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PLAYING THE SLOT: ASMFC DECLARES STRIPER EMERGENCY
In a surprise vote by the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and its Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board (Board) on May 2, 2023, fisheries managers directed all ocean states to modify recreational striped bass regulations to adopt a one fish bag and a 28- to 31-inch size limit.
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PFMC Recommends Closure Of 2023 Ocean Salmon Fisheries
The Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) acted unanimously to recommend a full closure of California’s commercial and recreational ocean salmon
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California to Begin 365 Day Fishing Licenses for 2023
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will begin selling 365-day fishing licenses far sooner than expected, thanks to extensive efforts by staff to expedite sales.
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California to euthanize 350,000 diseased trout
California is set to “humanely euthanize” 350,000 rainbow trout due to disease rapidly spreading through the state’s population.
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More White Seabass Caught in California are Hatchery Fish Than Previously Thought
More White Seabass caught in California are actually hatchery fish than previously thought.
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Sportfishing Leaders Go To Washington – An article by ASA
Last week, members of the American Sportfishing Association’s Government Affairs committee traveled to Washington, D.C. for the annual spring government affairs meeting. The meeting provided sportfishing industry leaders with a chance to engage with Congress and federal agency leaders about policy issues affecting natural resources and the industry.
Sportfishing Industry Association Appoints Pacific Fisheries Policy Director
The American Sportfishing Association is pleased to announce that Larry Phillips is the new Pacific Fisheries Policy Director.
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CARB RULES: Victory for a Rational Approach
Big win for California Sportfishing. CARB is planning on approving an alternative, amended plan that will help all of the Sportfishing Industry.
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New Federal Spending Law Benefits Fisheries Conservation and Fishing Access
American Sportfishing Association released a statement today with all of the great things going forward in the sportfishing world.
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