National Fisherman

West Coast & Pacific

Chinook salmon in Washington's Elwha River. NOAA photo.

Report says dam removal key to restoring Columbia River salmon and steelhead

Kirk Moore

New research hightlights innovative commercial fishing technique that can support sustainable fisheries

NF Aggregator

The Deliverance, a 58-foot steel pot-fishing boat out of Homer, Alaska, came in to be hauled at the Port of Toledo Shipyard in Toledo, Ore. Port of Toledo Shipyard photo.

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Delivering a new Deliverance

Michael Crowley

After 22 months in the yard, and receipts for $70,000, the Leonilda is ready to splash. A venerable craft saved from the wooden boat graveyard by Andrews and his wife’s commitment. Keith Andrews Photo.

The F/V Leonilda gets a new lease on life thanks to a dedicated California couple

Paul Molyneaux

2014 National Fisherman Highliner Russell Sherman Gloucester, Mass. Steve Kennedy Photo Gloucester, Mass

Do you know someone that should be a National Fisherman Highliner?

NF Staff

Port of Port Townsend commissioners and top staff joined officials from Jefferson County government agencies Sept. 14 to turn the first shovels of dirt at the rebuild of the Point Hudson Marina jetty. Port of Port Townsend photo.

Port Townsend begins rebuilding jetties

NF Staff

The Aleutian Isle laying on its side after being lifted to the surface by a crane Sept. 17, 2022. Canada Dept. of Fisheries and Oceans photo.

Sunken vessel raised near San Juan Island, recovery work continues

Kirk Moore

Bigeye tuna at the Honolulu Fish Auction. Hawaii Longline Association photo.

Marine Stewardship Council certifies Hawaii longline fisheries

NF Staff