Many fishing methods have negative impacts on marine life and ecosystems. Some of the most destructive include the use of gillnets, longlines, trawls, pot and trap gear, purse seines, and explosives.

There are many different methods utilized for striped bass fishing. While bunker, mackerel and other large baitfish are the favorites in recent years, bass fishing back in the 1960's and earlier ...

The Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report for Oct. 22 shows some of the most current conditions in the region and best methods. This week’s report included a fishing tip regarding ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Bottom trawling is a practice used by commercial fisheries around the world in which a large, heavy net is dragged along the ocean floor to scoop ...