Lake Roosevelt white sturgeon setline surveys begin Sept. 14
State and tribal crews will run 10 setlines a day for four weeks starting Sept. 14 to assess juvenile white sturgeon in upper Lake Roosevelt.
Michigan DNR rescues two lake sturgeon from Ontonagon River
MI DNR fisheries staff netted two drought-stranded lake sturgeon in Baraga County and moved them nearly a mile to a deeper section of the Ontonagon.
Louisiana draws down six waters this fall to slow salvinia
Louisiana wildlife officials are lowering five lakes and one complex this fall to slow giant salvinia; drawdown windows are now set.
Lackawanna Lake drawdown starts as dam rehabilitation begins
A drawdown of 198-acre Lackawanna Lake began this week as construction starts on the 69-foot dam and fishing rules have been eased.
Michigan launches Great Lakes whitefish rescue this fall
Michigan will collect spawning Great Lakes whitefish this fall backed by $350,000 in state funding and Great Lakes Fishery Trust dollars.
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife recaps June regulation amendments
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife published a recap of administrative regulations that took effect in June 2026, including Otter Creek changes.
West Virginia blue catfish weight record set at 72.75 pounds
WVDNR certified a new state weight record for blue catfish at 72.75 pounds and 48.15 inches, caught on the Ohio River in Jackson County.
Oregon yelloweye rockfish fishery to reopen after 25 years
Oregon commercial fleets can keep yelloweye rockfish in 2027 for the first time since 2002 under a small allowable landing.
Bassmaster Elite 2027 schedule set, Florida opener Feb. 11
The 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series will run nine events from Feb. 11 through Aug. 22, opening on Lake Okeechobee.
Greenville Anglers Advised on Summer Fishing Safety Amid Peak Heat
A comprehensive resource has been released, providing anglers in the Greenville area with detailed recommendations to mitigate the inherent risks associated with summer fishing. The guide emphasizes proactive strategies for managing intense sun exposure, preventing dehydration, recognizing heat-related emergencies, and ensuring the proper care of fishing equipment. One of the primary concerns for anglers is […]