fishing

The state is banning striped bass fishing on part of the Saco River starting Saturday due to the high mortality rate of stripers that are caught and released there.

In 2013, Maine passed a law banning the sale of certain lead sinkers and unpainted jigs, after lead poisoning was shown to be a leading cause of death among loons. But conservation groups say that sales of small, painted lead jigs are still allowed, and a new bill would ban the practice.

The sinking of the Emmy Rose killed four fishermen last November about 22 miles northeast of Provincetown.

The Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife department is encouraging Mainers to try fishing - one of the outdoor activities under Gov. Janet Mills' order…

Every year, fishermen lose tons of gear along the coast of Maine. It can collect into jumbled masses, what’s known as “ghost gear,” that can be hazardous…

Maine Public TV Air Times:Thur., October 25 at 10:30 pmSat., October 27 at 11:30 amThis short documentary offers a rare insider's glimpse into the world…

If you’ve ever read a story in the news about elver fishing season, you’ve probably seen some variation of this line: “Maine’s the only state in the U.S.…

A big decision about the future of a little fish is attracting the attention of ocean conservation groups.Industry players are petitioning the Marine…

FOREST CITY, Maine — The dam in this tiny border town isn’t much to look at: It sports three gates and a fishway, and may stretch all of 40 feet from…

Maine Public TV Air Times:Sat., September 23 at 11:00 amIt’s all about fishing, but not about fish. This video is about an island and some of the people…