
Keeping Bait Alive Part 2: Why Bait Tank Maintenance Matters
Professional fishing guides share their advice for keeping bait healthy and bait tanks performing at their best. For boaters who fish live bait, a clean and well-maintained bait tank

Professional fishing guides share their advice for keeping bait healthy and bait tanks performing at their best. For boaters who fish live bait, a clean and well-maintained bait tank

Teachers hand out homework. Sportfishing landings hand out fish counts. And lately, no matter which landing is turning in the assignment, the answer seems to be the same: Yellowtail. If

For many Southern California anglers, few summer fisheries are as accessible — or as addictive — as calico bass fishing in the kelp. As water temperatures climb and kelp forests

Provided by Dana Wharf Sportfishing Water temperatures pushed up a bit this week, and 69-70 degrees appears to be pretty steady along the coast here. Bass fishing was a bit

A few simple habits can help anglers extend the life of their equipment, avoid costly repairs, and stay ready for the next bite. Every angler knows the excitement of

CDFW investigation highlights why fish tickets, marine protected areas, and commercial fishing laws matter to anglers and consumers alike. Most anglers understand the importance of fishing regulations on the water.

By Katherine Clements, Reporting Live from the Bait Tank with Contributions from “Steve, the Anchovy.” Somewhere beneath the calm waters off the Southern California coastline, an anchovy named Steve was

New vessel limits take effect June 1 and remain in place through the end of 2026 unless modified by federal managers. NOAA Fisheries has announced new Atlantic bluefin tuna