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Vermont Big Bass 2025

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Among the notable catches of the 2025 Vermont fishing season were several bass larger than 7 pounds, according to Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department (VFWD). A smallmouth bass caught by... READ MORE

Lake Ontario Alewife Abundance

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An abundant 2024 year class of alewives could result in better fishing in Lake Ontario. The recently released 2025 Lake Ontario Spring Preyfish Assessment contains statistics and other information related... READ MORE

Utah Cutthroat Slam Fishing Challenge

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The Utah Cutthroat Slam is an incentive program for anglers to catch each of Utah’s native cutthroat trout; Bear River, Bonneville, Colorado River, and Yellowstone. The Utah Division of Wildlife... READ MORE