Pennsylvania’s black bass fishing season opened June 15. Many of the state’s most popular bass fishing spots are expected to experience a surge in use during the summer, according to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). PFBC recently issued … Continued
Susquehanna River smallmouth bass populations are facing serious threats, according to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). In february, PFBC urged anglers and boaters throughout the Susquehanna River watershed to contact their members of Congress to demand action to … Continued
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service now requires qualifying black bass tournament directors to obtain free permits and report catch information. The regulation went into effect for both tidal and non-tidal waters on October 28. The requirement … Continued
The term “black bass” refers to a family of freshwater fish which are native only to North America. In addition to the largemouth bass, biologists generally recognize six other bass species: smallmouth, spotted, Roanoke, shoal, redeye and Suwannee basses. The … Continued
Pennsylvania’s Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) recently released information in response to reports from anglers that smallmouth bass in the Susquehanna River sometimes exhibit black spots on their body. The agency noted that blackish spots have been previously observed on … Continued