National Fisherman

Jen Pickett

Writer & Photographer

Jen Pickett, PhD, is a fisherpoet, recovering Alaskan commercial fisherman, and a behavioral scientist.

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After a 5-year moratorium, the state of Florida plans to reopen the Apalachicola Bay oyster fishery on Jan. 1, 2026. Harvesters will be allowed to harvest one bag a day (60 pounds) from reefs in the bay that meet the ecological threshold of 400 legal-size
December 16, 2025

Return of the Apalachicola Oyster

The last wooden boat built at John’s Bay Boats is this 34 footer, being planked with 1-inch cedar for shop owner Peter Kass, who is retiring. Once it slides down the launching ramp, no new wooden lobster boats will be built. Jon Johansen photo.
December 16, 2025

John’s Bay Boats building one more – for the owner

New Bedford fishing vessels. Photo courtesy of Shutterstock
December 15, 2025

$1.2M awarded to boost Massachusetts commercial fisheries

A commercial fisherman was rescued after he abandoned his burning vessel off the coast of Florida. Screengrab from U.S. Coast Guard video by Kendal Hunter
December 15, 2025

Fishing vessel catches fire off the coast of Florida

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