National Fisherman

Highliner Nominations Are Now Open – Submit Your Nomination for the 2026 Highliner Class. <<<

Jordan Manor

Contributor

Jordan Manor is a mechanical engineer for Elliott Bay Design Group, but grew up commercial fishing in Bristol Bay since he was 15 years old. 

Author Archive

A picture taken of a gorgeous Alaskan sunset as we head to our next set. Photo by Jordan Manor

From sea to desk: Lessons learned from a decade of fishing

Recent

Read Next

Fishermen work on the open deck of Miss Gail off Cortez, Florida, circa 1980. Photo courtesy of Glenhart Brooks / NOAA Fisheries
July 30, 2026

Gulf partnerships shape the future of commercial fisheries

The crew at Wesmac Custom Boats will be the first to install a Tier III, 1000-hp exempted engine in a New England lobster boat. The limit for Tier III is 803 horsepower, but the EPA promises flexibility going forward. Photo courtesy of Wesmac
July 30, 2026

EPA promotes flexibility for Tier IV implementation

Gig Harbor's planned Commercial Fishing Homeport would provide dedicated moorage for up to 17 commercial fishing vessels while creating a new working waterfront destination. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
July 30, 2026

Gig Harbor homeport project moves toward construction as costs rise

Maine observed its first Commercial Fishing Remembrance Day officially established by state law with ceremonies held up and down the coast. Photo courtesy of Liz Michaud / Green and White Hope
July 29, 2026

State leaders join fishing families to honor Maine fishermen lost at sea

Diversified Communications
© 2026 Diversified Communications. All rights reserved.