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Salmon fishing is big business in Alaska for commercial fishing and the tourism industry. Seasons and limits vary widely between types of salmon, which include redeye, sockeye, pink, chum, silver, coho and king salmon.
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Hawaii is an angler's paradise where a number of records are set on a yearly basis. In 1996, an angler reeled in a 228-pound bigeye tuna off Kona, while in 1999 a lucky fisherman caught a 365-pound swordfish. Visitors to the island par…
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Alaska is blessed with coastal waters and inland watercourses that are teeming with fish, making it a paradise for anglers. With fishing being such an important tourist draw and commercial industry, the state of Alaska has thoroughly r…
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Minnesota has endless fishing opportunities since the state contains thousands of lakes, streams and rivers. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources regulates all aspects of fishing in the state. These regulations cover a variety…
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Wyoming requires its residents and any nonresident anglers to have a valid fishing license to fish. This is just one of the many regulations the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission has in place that governs fishing in the Cowboy State.
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Costa Rica's warm ocean waters team with a large variety of fish, including massive marlin and giant sailfish. Many tourists travel to this Spanish-speaking country to try their sport-fishing luck at landing a record catch, while other…
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Florida offers some of the best bass fishing in the world. From the vast Everglades to the bowl-shaped lakes of Central and North Florida, and all the rivers throughout the state, there are plenty of choices for anglers. At the same ti…
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The Ministry of Environment's fishing regulations govern the sport of angling in British Columbia. The Canadian province is full of lakes, rivers and streams where anglers can enjoy this pastime as long as they pay attention to the rul…
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Saltwater fishing regulations are designed to allow a sustainable harvest of marine fish. Stock assessments are made by technical committees under the direction of the National Marine Fisheries Service. These stock assessments are the…
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If you fish in Ontario, Canada, there's a good chance you'll find the perfect spot to set your line and catch some of the many different species of fish that inhabit Ontario's waters. Just make sure you adhere to the government fishing…
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The Maryland Department of Natural Resources publishes a guide to its regulations for anyone who plans on fishing within state waters. These laws cover a wide array of facets of the sport, such as licensing, creel limits and legal meth…
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Massachusetts offers an abundance of fly-fishing opportunities, and it's important to abide by the regulations. If you are caught fishing outside of the law, you will face stiff penalties and the potential revocation of future fishing…
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Kingston offers an abundance of fishing opportunities. The town is located on the Kitsap Peninsula and has easy access to saltwater fishing as well as inland lakes and streams. The inland area offers trout and bass while the nearby o…
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The Fish and Wildlife Division of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development's website says that there are as many as 63 different species of fish in the Canadian province. This agency oversees fishing in Alberta and enforces the regulat…
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Sturgeon are the largest fresh water fish in North America. Sturgeon are prehistoric looking fish, with spiny ridged backs and a long mouth that would give even the stoutest of people nightmares. Sturgeon are found in lakes and rivers…
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