Menhaden, also informally known as pogies, have a long history in our country as a staple bait fish used for food for other commercial fisheries such as lobster. Fishing for this species dates back to the 1800s when harvesting pogies was meant for fish meal and fish oil. Purse seines, pound nets, and other gear were used to capture the species, and to this day the purse seine fishery in Massachusetts continues.
The 2024 purse seine fishery opening date was moved to May 15 for Massachusetts…
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Carli is a Content Specialist for National Fisherman. She comes from a fourth-generation fishing family off the coast of Maine. Her background consists of growing her own business within the marine community. She resides on one of the islands off the coast of Maine while also supporting the lobster community she grew up in.
