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11
Oct 2025
Vermont Big Bass 2025
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
10
Sep 2025
Lake Ontario Alewife Abundance
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
31
Jul 2025
Utah Cutthroat Slam Fishing Challenge
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
30
Jul 2025
North Dakota State Record Lake Whitefish
In June 2025, Lonnie Liebel set a new North Dakota state record for lake whitefish. Liebel caught the 9 pound, 3 ounce whitefish on June 2 near the Garrison Dam... READ MORE