Somewhere in the vast Chesapeake Bay, there’s a fishing spot known as Ed’s Lump. It is believed to be the remnants of a giant oyster reef, rising from deep water to within 24 feet of the surface.

The 2025 Street Fishing World Championship will be held Oct. 25 and 26 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The event is organized by FIPSed, a world governing body for fishing competitions.

Crab fishing this year began in early January, earlier than 2024’s January 18 start. Even then, there were 50 percent fewer traps deployed to attempt to protect whales in the area.

The Morro Bay Harbor Patrol is gearing up for a busy weekend as recreational salmon fishing is opening for the first time in two years. “It’s going to be a mad rush tomorrow,” said Shawn ...