Fish health surveys conducted by the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) revealed the presence of largemouth bass virus (LMBV) in four West Virginia lakes. Surveys performed during the summer and early fall of 2011 were focused on monitoring … Continued
The Lake Erie Committee, a binational board of fishery managers from Michigan, New York, Ohio, Ontario, and Pennsylvania, recommended a 2012 total allowable catch (TAC) of 3.487 million walleye and 13.637 million pounds of yellow perch. Harvest levels for 2012 … Continued
Sucker fishing has gained popularity in recent years as more anglers have become familiar with these specialized fish. Suckers, carpsuckers, redhorses, quillbacks, buffalo, and other fish are members of one of North America’s most common family of freshwater fish. The … Continued
NOAA Fisheries and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are accepting proposals for projects that support the protection of coastal and marine fish habitats through the National Fish Habitat Partnership (NFHP). Protection under NFHP consists of voluntary and non-regulatory actions … Continued
Fisheries biologists from Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries biologists expect good walleye fishing in Deep Creek Lake for the 2012 fishing season. According to DNR, walleye are the most abundant game fish species in Deep Creek Lake. Regulations … Continued