What’s going on? The “most important fish in the sea” just exposed one of the biggest management failures in decades. A new assessment shows Atlantic menhaden natural mortality was inaccurately estimated for years, causing quotas set 300 million pounds too high. A significant, immediate reduction is necessary to align with
Mario CampoFisheries Ecologist, Southeastern Louisiana UniversityScience and Policy Associate, American Saltwater Guides Association This discussion explores the status of Gulf Menhaden stocks, their ecological and economic role in the northern Gulf of Mexico, and potential strategies for sustainable fishery management. Forage Fish Overview The term “forage fish” addresses any fish
The Jack Project continues to gather momentum as tagging teams across the Gulf and South Atlantic deploy more acoustic tags. While the project faces challenges—everything from weather to shifting fish aggregations—progress has been made to gather critical data on the understudied species. Over 50 acoustic tags have been deployed in
This guide is meant to educate anglers, conservationists, and the public about the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) Draft Addendum II to Amendment 2 of the Red Drum Fishery Management Plan (FMP). This document breaks down the issues, explains the science, and highlights how you can get involved to influence decision-making by
Imagery Courtesy of Sean Cobelli Media We encourage anglers, guides and conservationists to use this public comment as a resource when participating in the upcoming public comment period for striped bass management. The Draft Addendum III to Amendment 7 of the Atlantic Striped Bass Fishery Management Plan (FMP) is now
Last week, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) hosted the 2025 Sea Trout Symposium. The event brought together anglers, guides, scientists, agency staff, and other stakeholders, offering a multi-faceted look at the current state of the fishery. Spotted seatrout are a core inshore fishery for the Southeast, broadly accessible
Photo Credit: Guiding Flow TV The fishing industry has lost an icon. The family and friends of Philip “Flip” Pallot are terribly saddened to share the news that Flip passed away on August 26, 2025. Fly fishing is the greatest sport in the world. Imagine loving baseball, finally meeting Babe
Earlier this summer, the Jack Project took another big step forward. On the waters of the Gulf of Mexico, scientist Dr. Marcus Drymon from the University of Mississippi teamed up with Monster Energy athlete and renowned guide Jako Lucas and legendary fly designer and YETI Ambassador Blane Chocklett for a
Fisheries management along the Atlantic coast is a mess, and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) continues to prove why with its latest moves at the 2025 Summer Meeting, held August 5-7 in Arlington, VA. Striped bass, lobster, and redfish are in trouble. Those are the three most economically
Striped bass anglers from Maine to Virginia have spent years navigating shifting regulations meant to protect the fish we love. However, among the most confusing and dangerous policy decisions that have emerged in recent years is the concept of “no-targeting” closures. Many would (logically) assume that “targeting” is defined as actively
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