Freshwater fishing information.
The U.S. Secretaries of Commerce, Interior, and Agriculture recently announced a joint commitment to work together to promote collaborative, science-based conservation of American waterways and fisheries. The three Federal agencies will sign an agreement to provide partnership-based conservation efforts through … Continued
Smallmouth bass, like their relative the largemouth bass, are opportunistic feeders. Their diet is often dependant upon the environment where they are found. In cool lakes, smallmouth feed heavily on crayfish, small fish, aquatic insects, and other invertebrates. Studies have … Continued
Fishing, hunting, and outdoor recreation contribute an estimated $730 billion to the U.S. economy each year, according to a 2011 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service study. The report marks the first time that USFWS economists have analyzed the economic contributions … Continued
Chain pickerel are relatively small members of the pike family. Although they do not reach monstrous sizes like their larger cousins (musky and northern pike), they are formidable gamefish. Anglers distinguish chain pickerel from other pike species by a conspicuous … Continued
In many areas, fall is one of the best times to fish for yellow perch. These brightly colored fish are hard fighters and make excellent table fare. Although small fish are present during the fall season, trophy class yellow perch … Continued