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Feb 2026
Great Lakes Sea Lamprey Abundance Reports
Adult sea lamprey continue to show decreased abundances in most of the Great Lakes, according to a Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) report. Sea lamprey control program success is measured... READ MORE
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Feb 2026
Idaho State Record Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout
On the last day of 2025, angler Robert Gregory set a new Idaho state record for Yellowstone cutthroat trout in the certified weight category. Gregory caught the 19-inch 3.08-pound cutthroat... READ MORE
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Feb 2026
West Virginia Trout Stocking 2026
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) recently announced that the agency will stock trout to select lakes and streams for the 2026 fishing season. “Trout stockings are part... READ MORE
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Feb 2026
FCAS-FCSA 2026 Provincial Atlantic Salmon Symposia
The 2026 Provincial Atlantic Salmon Symposia will be held in two locations. The Nova Scotia Atlantic Salmon Symposium will be held March 10-11, 2026, at the Inn on Prince Hotel... READ MORE