National Fisherman

West Coast & Pacific

Salmon courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Calif. salmon fishermen struggling to get by

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A tactical flight officer and paramedic were deployed to the F/V The Westerly to access the cabin and the individual inside. Photo courtesy of the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office.

Commercial fisherman found dead in crashed boat

Carli Stewart

The state Department of Fish and Wildlife said commercial crabbing will end April 8 for waters between the Mendocino-Sonoma county line and the border with Mexico. Photo courtesy of CDFW

Calif. commercial Dungeness crab season set to close

Carli Stewart

Photo by Zoi Palla on Unsplash

Calif. fishermen raising concerns about sewage spill

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Photo by Drew Farwell on Unsplash

Hawaii's fishing community decries management

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Salmon courtesy of NOAA Fisheries

Calif. salmon fishermen at critical turn

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Photo by Y S on Unsplash.

Industry leader speaks out against proposed Calif. gillnet ban

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The Endeavor is a 55-foot vessel holding 40 passengers for fishing charters. The owner/operator, Leage, was convicted of inaccurately reporting crew and exceeding legal catch limits. Photo courtesy of Morro Bay Landing

Fishing charter boat owner fined for exceeding legal fish limits

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The Pacific Fishery Management Council approved alternatives for the ocean salmon seasons on Monday. Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries.

California ocean salmon season options revealed by council

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A New Horizon National Fisherman goes digital

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F/V Cornelia Marie is a king crab fishing boat seen on Discovery's 'Deadliest Catch'—photo by JP Images, Jeff Pond.

Through the lens of JP Images: From Ballard Bridge to Deadliest Catch

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