In June, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission fisheries biologists stocked 162,500 hybrid striped bass into Lake Norman, marking a shift in the agency’s management of the 32,510-acre reservoir from a striped bass fishery to a hybrid striped bass fishery. The … Continued
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that angler Rick Beauchamp now holds the New York state record for brook trout with a six-pound, 22.5-inch brook trout. Mr. Beauchamp reeled in the record-breaking fish on May 16 … Continued
April 1st marked the opening day of the fishing season for landlocked salmon and lake trout on 15 New Hampshire lakes. The fishing season is expected to begin slowly due to a late winter cold snap, followed by recent snowfalls. … Continued
In Minnesota, resident anglers no longer need a license when shore-fishing at most lakes within the state’s parks. A change in state law, which went into effect in July 2009, restores the right to fish for free to residents. Other … 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