National Fisherman

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

Groundfish

Undersized haddock seized last week by Massachusetts Environmental Police. Credit: Courtesy of Massachusetts Environmental Police

Police seize 3,000 pounds of illegal haddock in New Bedford

Guest Author

Cod, haddock quota advice a ‘cold shower’ for Norwegians

NF Aggregator

Photo by NOAA Fisheries

Homer approves resolution opposing Groundfish Forum on halibut bycatch

NF Aggregator

"Coddock" photo by Eastman's Fishing Fleet Facebook

'Coddock' showing up in Gulf of Maine

NF Aggregator

The Portland Fish Exchange and the Portland Fish Pier Authority will merge into one entity, keeping the name Portland Fish Pier Authority. Photo by the Portland Fish Exchange

Fish Exchange and Fish Pier Authority merger approved

Carli Clancy

Anglers may see increase in cod, haddock minimums

NF Aggregator

Cody's upbringing was surrounded by fishing, highlighting the pivotal role of his grandfather Ralph Pratt (affectionately known as Bampy) in shaping the family's fishing tradition. Photo by Carli Stewart

The Pratt family's legacy ripples through the heart of the fishing community

Carli Clancy

Real Time Data has been awarded funding by the NFWF to expand their pilot electronic logbook project to the Gulf of Alaska fixed gear groundfish fisheries. Photo by Deckhand Electronic Logbook

Participate in expanded electronic logbook trial

Carli Clancy

Photo courtesy of New Bedford Light

Young and self-assured, New Bedford's Cassie Canastra takes long view

NF Aggregator

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management outlined a final wind energy area totaling about 2 million acres off Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, from 23 to 92 milws offshore. BOEM graphic.

Next BOEM studies will examine Gulf of Maine, NJ wind conflicts

Kirk Moore

Maine preliminary numbers of commercial seafood landed in 2023 show an increase of $25 million. Doug Stewart photo.

Maine's commercial fisheries landings soar in 2023

Carli Clancy