Lakes Region Sportsman: New year heralds new opportunities

Orchestrating the traffic in Portland Harbor is a 24-hour juggling act

Still, after three years on the job, Portland Harbor Master Kevin Battle says he's 'having a blast.'

Why catch-and-release is killing, not conserving, Maine fisheries

In many waters around the state, the practice is creating overpopulation problems that are starving togue and salmon.

Maine anglers partial to bass – even though it’s from away

Native fish may get the glory, but bass, be they largemouth or small, get the love.

A fish-crazed Mainer points us toward some of the best spots to land stripers

Our list of 12 go-to spots comes from Mike Giroux, who has chased the fish for almost a quarter-century – and caught plenty.

Our View: Lobster gear changes not yet warranted

If the federal government is going to force such a drastic change, it better show that Maine gear is killing whales.

Cast a line: Fishing anyone?

Recreational cod fishing could restart, barely, in Northeast

Federal regulators are considering allowing recreational fishermen to catch one Gulf of Maine cod per year during limited seasons.

Maine Voices: Rolling toward renewal along the Presumpscot River

Removal of the Saccarappa Dam in Westbrook will open the river to sea run fish not seen in more than century.

Public to weigh in on stricter rules for locating Maine aquaculture sites

Activists want state regulators to consider alternate sites before approving new seafood farms.