A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) suggests that anticipated increases in urban land use in the Piedmont region of the southeastern United States will lead to loss of sensitive fish and invertebrate species from thousands of miles … 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 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the results of a national assessment showing that nutrient pollution is widespread in the nation’s lakes, with 4 in 10 lakes suffering from too much nitrogen and phosphorus. Excess nutrients can cause … Continued
Following nearly a decade of poor recruitment due to disease affecting young-of-the-year, the smallmouth bass populations in the Susquehanna and lower Juniata rivers are showing signs of improvement, according to information released by the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). … Continued
A recently published U.S. Geological Survey study combines climate change and invasive species research by examining how native brook trout interact with non-native brown trout under rising stream temperatures. During the study, which is one of the first experimental studies … Continued