From the Southeast Fishery Bulletin: July, 31, 2014, NOAA Fisheries is seeking public comment on a proposed rule to implement Framework Amendment 1 to the Fishery Management Plan for Coastal Migratory Pelagic Resources in the Gulf of Mexico and South Atlantic Region. The proposed rule for Framework Amendment 1 published in the Federal Register (79 […]
fish, Fishing, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, NOAA, Regulations, Spanish Mackerel
It’s that time of year. North Carolina offshore and inshore waters are abundant with fish and the fish are doing those things that make fishing North Carolina part of the lore and legend. Offshore, the Gulf Stream is serving up billfish. We’re hearing reports of steady catches of sailfish, white marlin, and blue marlin. The […]
Billfish, fish, Fishing, King Mackerel, marlin, North Carolina, Sailfish, Spanish Mackerel, tuna, Wahoo
It looks like basketball legend Michael Jordan was getting his FISH ON with Indian River Lagoon master guide Captain George Gizdz recently. We found this pic and another on Captain George’s web page. If you don’t know Captain George, check out the awesome show Reel Time Florida Sportsman. If you don’t know Michael Jordan, you’re […]
Saltwater Nation anglers from the west coast of Florida are reporting excellent fishing around the Tampa Bay area. We’ve heard reports from anglers fishing off of the beaches from St. Petersburg up through New Port Richey and Anclote Key that they are taking nice catches of Spanish mackerel and king mackerel. Anglers slow trolling have great […]
Bluefish, fish, Fishing, Florida, Flounder, King Mackerel, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Tampa Bay
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council will be meeting starting today in Charleston, South Carolina at the Charleston Marriott. The meeting will run through Friday and will include two public comment sessions one at 5:30 on Wednesday, September 18 and one at 4:30 on Thursday, September 19. The agenda for this meeting includes: •modifying the […]
Amberjack, Black Sea Bass, Cobia, Dolphin, fish, Fishing, gag grouper, King Mackerel, South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, South Carolina, Spanish Mackerel, Vermilion Snapper, Wahoo
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council announced today that its Standing Special Mackerel and Special Reef Fish Scientific and Statistical Committees will meet May 29 – 31, 2013, in Tampa, Florida. The meeting will address benchmarks for Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, cobia, and red snapper. For more information, call the GMFMC at 813-348-1630 or download […]
Cobia, fish, Fishing, Florida, Gulf of Mexico, King Mackerel, Mackerel, Red Snapper, Regulations, Spanish Mackerel, Texas
Saltwater Nation anglers are reporting that action off of Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach is really on fire. Spanish mackerel up to 20 inches have been hitting just about any bait–shrimp and whitebait, in particular–just after first light. Anglers using shiny lures and spoons have also seen their share of the action. Anglers using live […]
Bluefish, fish, Fishing, Florida, Flounder, Jacks, Pompano, sea trout, Shrimp, Silver Trout, Spanish Mackerel, Whitebait
So, check out the screen capture taken today from the River Monsters web pages housed on the Animal Planet pages. We love the captions to this picture series called “Tarpon Pictures.” This one sums it up: “Jeremy Wade with a tarpon.” Guess again, Jeremy. The seven picture series (again, so you don’t forget, called “Tarpon […]
Animal Planet, Fail, Fear Mongering, Jack, Jeremy Wade, Mackerel, Photograph, River Monsters, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon