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Hudson River Shortnose Sturgeon Recovery

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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

Idaho State Record Lake Trout

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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

Connecticut State Record Carp

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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