Anglers Earn $250 for Tagged Gulf Cobia
Marine scientists are offering a $250 reward for tagged cobia and tripletail caught in the Gulf of Mexico to help track their migration.
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U.S. Fishing News
In the U.S., fishing news means angling results, gear trends, tournament coverage, seasonal regulation changes and conservation efforts. Reporting reaches across the country to track these activities in major waterways and coastal areas.
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November 5, 2026
Shark Depredation Triples in Gulf, Southeast AtlanticNOAA Fisheries analysis finds sharks increasingly stealing bait and catch from longline anglers over two decades.
November 3, 2026
Gulf Council Eases Red Snapper Payback RulesThe Gulf Fishery Management Council voted to require states to repay red snapper overages only in specified circumstances.
November 2, 2026
TRCP Hires Mark Rehbein as Development VPThe Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership has named Mark Rehbein vice president of development, drawing on his more than 12 years of fisheries fundraising experience.
November 1, 2026
Robertson Wins Record $1.25M Bass Fishing PrizeKentucky angler Matt Robertson claimed the top prize at The Champions, the largest single winner's payout in bass fishing tournament history.
October 30, 2026
East Coast Striped Bass Populations Face Sharp DeclineAnglers are reporting widespread difficulty finding fish in historically productive grounds along the East Coast.
October 29, 2026
NOAA Seeks Comments on New Fishing Permit StudyThe federal agency is accepting public feedback on a proposal to allow experimental fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
October 29, 2026
Indiana, Michigan to Reduce Chinook Stocking in 2027The states will scale back chinook salmon stocking quotas in Lake Michigan to help balance predator and prey fish populations.
October 28, 2026
Brunswick Corporation Extends Major League Fishing PartnershipThe marine technology giant renewed its three-year sponsorship agreement to continue supporting competitive fishing events.
October 22, 2026
Commerce Department Allocates $15.8 Million for FisheriesThe federal funding supports coastal communities impacted by fishery disasters between 2019 and 2024.
October 21, 2026
Fishing Groups Seek Halt to Industrial Menhaden HarvestA new petition asks for a seasonal ban on industrial menhaden fishing within the New York Bight area.
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Regular subjects here include tournament outcomes, fishing gear trends, new regulatory guidelines, and community-led conservation initiatives. Coverage extends to every state and waterway where angling is a primary activity. Local fishing seasons are often dictated by weather patterns and the migrations of specific species that vary by region. Management of public lands and waterways remains the most consistent factor influencing the accessibility of these recreational pursuits.