Idaho's Upper Snake Region Prepares for Massive Trout Stocking in June May 27, 2024Fisher MelThe Upper Snake Region is set to receive a significant influx of trout this June, with 50,800 catchable-size rainbow trout scheduled for stocking at various locations.
Louisiana Angler Faces Charges for Cheating in Bass Fishing Contest May 26, 2024Fisher MelA 38-year-old man, Aaron Moreau, was arrested on May 23 for allegedly cheating in a bass fishing contest by placing lead weights in a fish he caught, according to a...
Walleye Fishing Challenge Offers Cash Prizes Across Midwest May 23, 2024Fisher MelThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has partnered with MyCatch by Angler's Atlas to launch the 2024 Midwest Walleye Challenge, a statewide fishing tournament running through June 30. The event, which...
North Dakota Offers Free Fishing Weekend in June May 22, 2024Fisher MelNorth Dakota residents will have the opportunity to cast their lines without a license during the state's free fishing weekend on June 1-2, the North Dakota Game and Fish Department announced Tuesday....
New York Muskellunge Fishing Season Set to Begin May 21, 2024Fisher MelThe highly anticipated muskellunge fishing season in New York is just around the corner, with inland waters opening on June 1 and Great Lakes waters following suit on June 15, according to...
Angler Allegedly Caught Cheating in Illinois Bass Tournament May 18, 2024Fisher MelA tug engineer working on the Calumet River exposed an angler allegedly cheating in a bass tournament organized by the Cal Sag Bass Anglers (CSBA), leading to the angler's ban...
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...