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Jul 2025
Hudson River Shortnose Sturgeon Recovery
The population of endangered shortnose sturgeon in the Hudson River to be nearly 70,000 individuals, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The research suggests that... READ MORE
17
Jul 2025
Idaho State Record Lake Trout
On June 19, 2025, Aaron Goettsche landed a 42 inch lake trout from Payette Lake, setting a new Idaho state record lake trout in the catch and release category. Goettsche... READ MORE
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Jul 2025
Connecticut State Record Carp
In Connecticut, 2025 is looking like it will be a good year for carp fishing. Since May, the Connecticut state record for common carp was broken twice. On June 21,... READ MORE
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Jun 2025
Wyoming State Record Tiger Trout
In June, Shelby Holder set a new Wyoming state record for tiger trout with a 14-pound, 15.2-ounce fish The trout was 31.2 inches long and had a girth of 19... READ MORE