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August 29, 2026

Mediocre Bristol Bay catch offset by soaring sockeye prices

Fishing groups are urging House passage of H.R. 9436, which would extend the current right whale regulatory pause through 2035. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock

August 31, 2026

House to take up bill extending right whale regulatory pause to 2035

Undersized fish, blue crabs, and illegal nets were seized during a West Haven Harbor operation by DEEP. Photo courtesy of Connecticut DEEP

September 8, 2026

Two men charged with illegal fishing in Connecticut

Protesters in small craft are trying to prevent Ocean Harvesters menhaden vessels from fishing. Photo courtesy of Larry Chowning

September 1, 2026

Protesters harass menhaden fishermen

Calcasieu Pass was recently sunk to make a reef for the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control. Photo courtesy Larry Chowning

August 31, 2026

Retiring of Calcasieu Pass brings opportunity for a menhaden bait fisherman

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