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Hawaii January 18, 2023

Search continues for missing Hawaii fisherman who went overboard in ocean

Hawaii fisherman Mark Knittle, 63, went missing after going overboard in the deep ocean. Rescue teams continued to search for a third day.

Hawaii January 17, 2023

Hawaii fisherman missing, went overboard after hooking tuna and telling friend: 'The fish is huge'

A search is underway for a 63-year-old fisherman who went overboard about four miles off the coast of Hawaii on Sunday morning after hooking a massive ahi.

Fishing January 17, 2023

560-pound swordfish caught by North Carolina father and son: report

A father and son team from North Carolina caught a 560-pound swordfish about 60 miles east of the Beaufort Inlet before the end of the New Year, according to reports.

Fishing January 12, 2023

Indiana man breaks state fishing record twice in 1 day on Lake Michigan

Scott Skafar, a fisherman from Valparaiso, Indiana, caught two burbots from Lake Michigan that broke Indiana’s previous state record from 1990.

Washington January 11, 2023

In WA and OR, Dungeness crab harvest to not open until Feb. 1

The harvest of Dungeness crab in Washington and Oregon will be delayed until February due to males lacking recoverable meat in their shells.

Maine January 10, 2023

Maine fisherman must now report how many lobsters they catch

Fisherman in Maine are now going to be required to report how many lobsters they catch as well as when and where they caught them. Maine previously didn't require this information.

Fishing January 10, 2023

350 pounds of fish allegedly caught illegally off Texas coast seized by Coast Guard

The U.S. Coast Guard says it stopped a small group of fishermen from illegally fishing in federal waters off southern Texas, where the agency seized 350 pounds of red snapper.

Fishing December 30, 2022

Record-breaking fish: Huge catches that made headlines in 2022

Several anglers broke fishing records in 2022. Here's a look back at 10 catches that made headlines. From a massive stingray, to big trout and more, see the amazing photos.

Christmas December 27, 2022

Christmas tree recycling programs kick off across US: Here’s what they are being used for

Americans looking to dispose their Christmas trees ahead of New Year's can now do so through recycling programs, which are being used to transform the trees into mulch and fish habitats.

Fishing December 15, 2022

Biden administration boating proposal would be 'greatest regulatory overreach' of its kind, critics warn

A proposed Commerce Department rule that would restrict speed to 10 knots or 11.5 miles per hour for all boats over 35 feet is being called over-restrictive.

Beach December 13, 2022

Toxic algae killing fish in Florida prompts health warnings for humans, pets: 'Respiratory effects'

Beaches in Southwest Florida are facing red tide fish kills and warnings as the harmful algal bloom makes its way from the Gulf of Mexico.