The Western Native Trout Initiative, a National Fish Habitat Partnership, is offering a new grant program for small, local conservation projects that benefit native trout. The 2011 Small Project Funding Program offers $3,000 to qualifying trout fishing clubs, watershed councils … Continued
When crappie fishing, choosing the correct lure color can make the difference between a busted trip and a successful day. Most anglers are aware that crappie can be quite finicky when it comes to lure color. Top crappie lure colors … Continued
In April, 2011, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that the International Game Fish Association (IGFA) has recognized an Atlantic salmon caught at Torch Lake in Antrim County last October as a world record for land-locked Atlantics. The record … Continued
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has declared the weekend of June 3-5, 2011 to be free fishing days in freshwater areas of the state, except in designated stocked trout waters. Virginia’s wide range of fishing habitats include … Continued
In April, 2011, a 12 year-old boy caught a 31.75 pound muskellunge (musky), setting a new Maryland State record for the species. On April 14, Kenneth Files of West Virginia and his father were fishing in the Potomac River, which … Continued