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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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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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 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 actually hatchery fish than previously thought.
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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.
The American Sportfishing Association is pleased to announce that Larry Phillips is the new Pacific Fisheries Policy Director.
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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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American Sportfishing Association released a statement today with all of the great things going forward in the sportfishing world.
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Bassmaster crowns Jason Christie the 2022 Bassmaster Classic Champion on Lake Hartwell in Greenville, South Carolina.
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