The extent to which spawning stock biomasses of most whitefish in Scottish waters have increased since the mid-2000s (at the same time as fishing mortality rates have declined), is vividly documented in the new report: ‘Trends in Scottish Fish Stocks…
At the time when Scottish pelagic boats are now participating in their traditional early-year mackerel fishery, consumers are being urged to include mackerel in their weekly shopping baskets because it is one of the most nutritious and healthy foods around.…
Freezing cold water, large waves and heavy rain were among the challenges faced by 16 fishermen who took part in a two-day event at the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) HQ in Poole, Dorset last week. The 16 fishermen from…
Nominations for the 2017 Fishing News Awards are set to close on 17 February and time is running out to nominate your favourite. The Fishing News Awards, the country’s only awards programme, recognises the hard work of those serving in…
Each week we bring you the boat of the week, taken from Fishing News. Name: Menhaden S 135 LOA: 49.7m Built: Karstensens Shipyard Skagen Denmark 1999 Type: Midwater pair trawler Home port: Castletownbere We’ll be back next week with our latest…
This week in Fishing News you will find: • Bass track record bombshell • Marked rise in whitefish stocks • Fishermen experience shocking reality of going overboard • Record annual whitefish catch value at Peterhead • BOTW: Menhaden S 135 • Feature: Opportune refurb • Ports…
There is to be a major clampdown on the bass fishery from 2017 onwards, reports Tim Oliver. New rules for 2017 agreed at the December Council say bass track records must be linked to boats – not licences – and…
Scottish fisheries secretary Fergus Ewing recently announced the new conservation measures that will give additional protection for brown crab, lobster and velvet crab. Following a consultation, the Scottish government will introduce landing controls intended to improve the sustainability and management of…
Following the ‘Behind the scenes with HM Coastguard SAR helicopter unit at Lydd in Kent’ feature (Fishing News, 17 November, 2016), it was felt that further information on radio procedures during an incident would be of interest, and possible assistance,…
An order has been placed by Tom Kennedy from Dingle, Co Kerry at Mooney Boats in Killybegs for a new 27m vessel, reports Pauric Gallagher. The new vessel will be called the Fiona K III and will replace Fiona K…
