Prevent oil discharge by maintaining clean bilges. Use biodegradable maintenance products and dustless sanders to avoid toxins. Use pump out stations instead of discharging sewage overboard Select marinas and facilities that use sound environmental practices. Fishing school Hermann Solar plans to conduct a new course Aug. 7 in Westwego. The class covers winds, tides and fishing conditions.
Admission is free.
The limit means anglers could be throwing back bass as large as 8 pounds. Used with permission.