Freshwater fishing information.
Small lakes, reservoirs, and other impoundments are common throughout North America. These waterways offer a variety of fishing experiences for anglers of all ages. Small lakes are often home to black bass, panfish, members of the pike family, catfish, perch, … Continued
Most anglers are aware that rain events can have significant impacts on freshwater fisheries. Depending on local conditions, rain can improve fishing or bring it to a standstill. Rain events can affect fish in many ways. Freshwater fish are affected … Continued
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) recently released a series of tips to help largemouth bass anglers who practice catch-and-release fishing this summer. According to NCWRC, summer can produce high water temperatures and lower dissolved oxygen levels in reservoirs … Continued
Research by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and partners suggests that Paleo-ice streams, or corridors within ice sheets that move more quickly than surrounding ice, may have formed much of the egg-laying habitat for critical fish species in Lake Huron … Continued
Catch-and-release fishing is popular, but the practice is effective only if released fish are handled carefully, according to the North Dakota Game and Fish Department (NDGFD). The agency recommends several precautions will enhance the likelihood of a released fish remaining … Continued