Blowup of plaque discussing fishing methods

Fishing vessels at Fishermen's Port in Seattle

Blowup of plaque describing commercial species in North Pacific waters

Sign warning would be thieves and trespassers of the Squalicum Harbor dock watch

Sign on headquarters of Alaska Crab Coalition

Miles of rope are used by fishermen for trap and long-line fishing

Crab pots used in the North Pacific king crab fishery

Entrance to crab pot used in North Pacific king crab fishery

Entrance to crab pot used in North Pacific king crab fishery

Miss Pearl Oyster dressed up for Anthony's Oyster Olympics. The Oyster Olympics helps celebrate clean Pacific waters.

An ornate oyster-shell vest modeled at Anthony's Oyster Olympics. The Oyster Olympics helps celebrate clean Pacific waters.

Shucking oysters at Anthony's Oyster Olympics. The Oyster Olympics helps celebrate clean Pacific waters.

Oyster shucking contest at Anthony's Oyster Olympics. The Oyster Olympics helps celebrate clean Pacific waters.

Oysters on display at Anthony's Oyster Olympics. The Oyster Olympics helps celebrate clean Pacific waters.

A platter of fine Pacific oysters - an epicurean delight displayed at Anthony's Oyster Olympics. The Oyster Olympics helps celebrate clean Pacific waters.

Shell fish on display at Anthony's Oyster Olympics. The Oyster Olympics helps celebrate clean Pacific waters.

Fisherman taking a fisherman's holiday in St. Paul Harbor. Umbrella hat frees hands for more important fishing tasks. Umbrella hat necessary to protect from frequent showers, not ward off the midnight sun. Apparently this fisherman did not consult the local weather forecast as a clear sky would indicate few showers .

Fisherman displaying fish caught in St. Paul Harbor. Umbrella hat frees hands for more important fishing tasks. Umbrella hat necessary to protect from frequent showers, not ward off the midnight sun. Apparently this fisherman did not consult the local weather forecast as a clear sky would indicate few showers .

Recreational fishing day boats operating out of Fisherman's Landing

A small recreational fishing boat

A trim recreational fishing boat

Local piers provide access to recreational fishing for thousands throughout the United States. Here two fishermen are trying for Pacific mackerel off the Newport Pier on a foggy day.

The Newport Beach fishing pier

Got a big one this time! Fishing off the Newport Beach pier.

Sea and sky are the realm of the surf fisherman - near Vandenburg AFB

Sea and sky are the realm of the surf fisherman - near Vandenburg AFB

What a great way to spend the day - surf fishing near Vandenburg AFB

What a great way to spend the day - surf fishing near Vandenburg AFB

Sea and sky are the realm of the surf fisherman - near Vandenburg AFB

Sea and sky are the realm of the surf fisherman - near Vandenburg AFB

Sea and sky are the realm of the surf fisherman - near Vandenburg AFB

Foam from breaking surf washes gently against the shore.

Foam from breaking surf washes gently against the shore.

Recreational fishing boats at the Mystic River Marina

A recreational fishing boat at the Mystic River Marina

Shaffer's Boat Livery rents small fishing boats

A view of part of the recreational fishing fleet from a waterside walk

Some of the gear supplied for small rental recreational fishing boats

Recreational fishing boats at a Lewes marina

Public boat ramps allow easy access to America's recreational fisheries

Public boat ramps allow easy access to America's recreational fisheries

Public boat ramps allow easy access to America's recreational fisheries

Public boat ramps allow easy access to America's recreational fisheries

A full service recreational fishing shop providing boat rentals, bait, tackle, food, etc.

Take it easy!!! Tuna cross here. A light-hearted sign displaying fisherman's game fish of choice.

TWO-NA TIME, a day fishing vessel, trolling for customers.

A sport-fishing boat tied up in Lewes

Part of the sport-fishing fleet at Lewes

Part of the sport-fishing fleet at Lewes

Far from the politics and the madding crowd, a lone fisherman enjoys a sunrise at the Tidal Basin in Washington, D. C.