fishing (hobby)

Published
June 12, 2019

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.
Published
May 23, 2019

Cast a line: Fishing anyone?
Published
May 16, 2019

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.
Published
May 9, 2019

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.
Published
April 16, 2019

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.
Published
April 1, 2019

At the start of fishing season, big trout are the talk of Sebago

Monday marks the ceremonial start of the open-water season, but it's the ice fishing this winter that's creating a buzz.
Published
February 24, 2019

Ice fishermen in Maine share 2 recipes for freshly caught fish

Enjoy a fish sandwich or a simple baked bass.
Published
January 27, 2019

As pop-up shacks become more popular, more ice fishermen migrate to the movable shanties

But the tradition of the more permanent ice shack remains.
Published
January 16, 2019

Fish passage efforts result in big herring run in Presumpscot

A record number of river herring passed through Westbrook fish ladder in 2018 as efforts continue to provide upriver access.
Published
November 24, 2018

Commercial fishing vessel in distress gets help off midcoast

The Coast Guard and Maine Marine Patrol escort the boat to Tenants Harbor after it started taking on water.