Pennsylvania Offers Free Fishing On May 26 And July 4 In 2024 May 15, 2024Fisher MelThe Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has announced two free fishing days in 2024, allowing anglers aged 16 and older to fish on public waterways without purchasing a license. The...
Georgia Anglers Reel In Record-Breaking Saltwater Catches May 14, 2024Fisher MelTwo residents of Telfair County, Georgia, have recently claimed state saltwater fishing records with their impressive catches. On May 2, Jason H. Rich of McRae-Helena landed a massive 23-pound, 15.04-ounce Almaco Jack...
Vermont Offers Free Fishing and Family Festival on June 8 May 13, 2024Fisher MelAnglers in Vermont will have the chance to cast their lines without a license on Saturday, June 8, as the state celebrates its annual Summer Free Fishing Day. The event coincides...
Viral Disease Causes Significant Fish Die-Off in Michigan's Lake Macatawa May 11, 2024Fisher MelViral hemorrhagic septicemia (VHS), a disease affecting both fresh and saltwater fish, has been identified as the cause of a significant number of dead and dying fish reported in Lake...
New York Tightens Striped Bass Rules After Poaching Busts May 9, 2024Fisher MelFollowing a string of poaching incidents involving out-of-season striped bass fishing in New York, the state's Department of Environmental Conservation has implemented stricter regulations for the prized game fish.
Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Killing over 43,000 Fish May 8, 2024Fisher MelMark Shepherd, a 72-year-old man from Kenton, Ohio, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to violating the Clean Water Act after dumping approximately 7,000 gallons of a substance containing ammonia into the...
Fishing Season Kicks Off in Minnesota with New Catch-and-Release Records May 7, 2024Fisher MelAs anglers prepare for the May 11 fishing opener in Minnesota, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has introduced 18 new catch-and-release record categories to recognize the growing popularity of...
Minnesota Moms Invited to Join Free Virtual Fishing Challenge on Mother's Day Weekend May 7, 2024Fisher MelThe Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering with the Student Angler Organization and Women Anglers of Minnesota to host a free virtual fishing challenge for moms living in...
Rhode Island Introduces New Fishing Regulations for 2024 Season May 5, 2024Fisher MelThe Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has filed new fishing regulations with the Secretary of State's Office for the 2024 season, bringing changes to size limits, possession limits,...
Indiana Angler Reels in Record-Breaking 'Jumbo' Yellow Perch May 3, 2024Fisher MelA 43-year-old Indiana state record was shattered last month when angler Blas Lara caught a massive yellow perch weighing 3 pounds and 2 ounces during the Mayor's Fishing Derby on...
Texas Game Wardens Recover Over $100K in Stolen Boats and Equipment at Fishing Tournament May 2, 2024Fisher MelThe Texas Game Warden Marine Theft Investigation Unit seized more than $100,000 worth of stolen boats, trailers, and fishing equipment during a two-day "saturation patrol" at the recent 40th annual...
Earn Big Bucks Fishing for Pikeminnow in Columbia and Snake Rivers May 1, 2024Fisher MelThe 2024 northern pikeminnow bounty season on the Columbia and Snake rivers in Washington and Oregon begins May 1, offering anglers the chance to earn money while helping to protect...