Georgia officials have announced that Savannah angler Brendin Page’s 205-pound, 8-ounce swordfish has been confirmed as the largest swordfish taken from Georgia waters. Page took the fish on May 31, 2014, after a 90-minute fight. The catch was certified by Charles Russo of Russo’s Fresher Seafoods in Savannah. Page’s swordfish eclipsed the previous record held […]
The Southern Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC) will hold a series of public hearings next week. Agenda items will include Snapper Grouper Amendment 29 (ORCS and gray triggerfish) includes: Adjustments to the Acceptable Biological Catch (ABC) values for unassessed species where data is limited, known as “Only Reliable Catch Species” or ORCS Management measures for gray […]
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