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Mar 2026
Lake Champlain Big Fish
Lake Champlain is famous for its trophy class fisheries. In recent years, the lake has produced numerous outstanding fish. In June 2025, 10-year-old Grayson Carey of Colchester set a new... READ MORE
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Feb 2026
Hudson River Striped Bass 2025 Survey
In February 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) issued an update on the Hudson River’s Atlantic striped bass Juvenile Abundance Index (JAI) survey and ongoing collaborations... READ MORE
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Feb 2026
North Dakota State Record Tiger Trout
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department (NDGFD) recently announced that a new North Dakota state record has been set for tiger trout. On January 4, 2026, angler Evan Trottier... READ MORE
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Feb 2026
Indiana State Record Longnose Gar
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) recently recognized a new state record for longnose gar. On December 30, Indiana resident Justin Brown caught the record-setting gar on the Ohio... READ MORE