Trump vows to ‘unleash’ commercial fishing off New England, reversing Obama-era Atlantic restrictions
President Donald Trump reopened a nearly 5,000-square-mile preserve east of Cape Cod to commercial fishing, reversing ...
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Hochul, DEC announce Free Fishing Days in New York
NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) recently announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. According to a press release, the requirement for a freshwater fishing license is waived during the following six days in 2026: Feb. 14–15, June 27–28, Sept. 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and Nov. 11 (Veterans Day). “Free Fishing Days provide the perfect opportunity for residents and visitors to affordably explore, unplug, and get outside,” Hochul said in the release. “New York State’s waters offer some of the best fishing opportunities in […]
Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England
Trump said the move would reestablish fishing in Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off the New England ...
Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area
Trump said the move would reestablish fishing in Northeast Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Monument off the New England coast, a nearly 5,000-square-mile preserve east of Cape Cod that was ...
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Unleashes Commercial Fishing in the Atlantic
UNLEASHING OPPORTUNITY IN THE ATLANTIC: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation to unleash commercial fishing in the Atlantic, advancing
Free fishing days return in 2026
New Yorkers will be able to fish for free on six days next year as the state looks to get more people outdoors. Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation ...
I’ve tested dozens of ice fishing kits. These 10 budget essentials actually hold up in frigid conditions.
Our ice fishing expert breaks down the ice fishing gear you need to stay warm and dry while tackling the hard water.
Trump ends Obama-era restrictions on commercial fishing in protected area off New England
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday reopening a huge swath of protected sea in the Atlantic Ocean to commercial fishing. Trump said the order would reestablish fishing in ...
2 crew members on board boat lost off Mass. coast identified
Massachusetts State Sen. Bruce Tarr said he grew up with the Lily Jean's captain, Gus Sanfilippo.
5 reasons fishing with a woman will test your fragile ego
Fishing with women often reveals more about a guy’s ego than his fishing skills. A humorous, self-aware look at patience, ...
Fisherman’s Body Located amid Coast Guard Search for Famed Fishing Vessel and Crew Once Featured on History Channel Show About Dangerous Work Conditions
Famed fishing boat the Lily Jean was reported missing off the coast of Cape Ann, Mass., on Friday, Jan. 30. The U.S. Coast Guard has located one unresponsive body and an unoccupied life raft since the ...
What the new “The Champions” tournament means for pro bass fishing
A new neutral world championship brings Bassmaster and MLF anglers together to settle the debate over who’s truly the best in ...
Coast Guard identifies victims, begins investigating fishing boat's deadly sinking
U.S. Coast Guard officials say they have launched a formal investigation into the sinking of a commercial fishing vessel off Gloucester, Massachusetts, that resulted in seven deaths
Ice fishing is back in N.J.! Massive lake is finally solid enough for beloved contest.
A popular ice fishing contest is returning to New Jersey’s largest lake on Sunday as the state continues to experience subfreezing temperatures that are making it possible for anglers to venture out onto the frozen water again. The Knee Deep Club is holding its first contest of the winter on Lake Hopatcong from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. The competition comes seven days after around a foot of ...
Outdoors: Frigid weather ushers in the return of ice fishing
Dress right: Wear layers, including a wool sweater or other garment under a water-and-wind-resistant shell. Wool retains your ...
Tragedy off America's oldest seaport claims 7 lives as fishing boat sinks in frigid waters
The seven victims of a marine tragedy that has devastated a storied Massachusetts fishing town included a fifth-generation ...
Coast Guard suspends search for people missing from fishing vessel that sank
The U.S. Coast Guard has announced that the search for survivors on a commercial fishing vessel that sank off the coast of Massachusetts with seven aboard has been suspended ...
6 Missing in Fishing Boat From Massachusetts Are Presumed Dead, Officials Say
Searchers recovered one body after the Lily Jean, a 72-foot fishing vessel, issued an emergency alert on Friday morning, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
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Search suspended for crew of fishing boat lost off Gloucester, Massachusetts, coast
The 72-foot vessel Lily Jean was featured on the History Channel program "Nor'Easter Men." ...