National Fisherman

The Pier 45 fire.

California crabbers get USD 6.2 million settlement for San Francisco pier fire

May 22, 2023

The U.S. Coast Guard and other authorities board an unidentified trawler in Alaska.

Alaska charges vessel operator for using non-pelagic trawl gear

May 18, 2023

A cod fisher in the Gulf of Maine.

New England groundfish fleet faces cod, haddock challenges

May 15, 2023

Training program for young fishermen takes off in Cape Cod

May 11, 2023

A trial Pacific cod pot.

Alaska fishing group calls for reduced gear impact to aid in crab population recovery

May 10, 2023

New England Fisherman Stewardship Association Executive Director Jerry Leeman (left).

New association formed to unite New England fishermen against offshore wind development

May 5, 2023

F/V Sounder gillnetting in Lynn Canal, Southeast Alaska.

US court orders new federal review of king salmon fishing plan in Southeast Alaska

May 5, 2023

Gulf of Maine haddock

New England council seeks boost in haddock quota to avoid shutdown

April 24, 2023

Chum salmon hang in a smokehouse.

Alaska judge dismisses challenge to state management of Yukon, Kuskokwim River salmon

April 18, 2023

A swordfish in California.

California’s swordfish fishery faces uncertain future

April 14, 2023