Freshwater Fishing News provides information about freshwater fishing in North America, including news, events, tips and techniques, fish identification, species overviews, and more.
Additional topics include recreational fishing, subsistence fisheries, science, research, conservation, environmental issues, habitat restoration, grants, photos, artwork, and regional issues.
Our online store includes fishing tackle – equipment, fish identification posters, books, fishing hats, t shirts, and other products.
News
26
Apr 2025
Georgia Spotted Sunfish State Record Tied
In April 2025, Wesley Daniels of Pearson, GA tied the current Georgia state record for spotted sunfish. Daniel’s sunfish, which was caught from the Suwannee River, weighed 12 oz. and... READ MORE
26
Apr 2025
Lake Champlain Trout Restoration Update 2025
After decades of collaborative efforts with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC), Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department(VFWD), and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), biologists consider the... READ MORE
11
Mar 2025
Lake of the Ozarks Fish Kill
In early March, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) received reports of dead fish at the Lake of the Ozarks. After investigating the incident, MDC concluded it was likely a... READ MORE
3
Mar 2025
Lake Champlain State of the Lake Fisheries Meeting 2025
Members of the Champlain Fish and Wildlife Management Cooperative, a working group of fisheries professionals from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation... READ MORE