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Nov 2026
Pennsylvania State Record Channel Catfish
On October 3, 2026, angler David Taylor, Jr., landed the 36-pound, 2 ounce catfish while fishing in the Tri-State Hawg Hunters fishing tournament on the Allegheny River. After certification, the... READ MORE
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Oct 2026
Maryland DNR Live-Imaging Sonar Study
A recent study conducted by Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologist Ryan Gary and colleagues illuminates how a new fishing technology impacts the catch rates of largemouth bass and smallmouth... READ MORE
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Oct 2026
Second Idaho State Record Brown Trout 2026
In August 2026, angler Benjamin Smith of Thatcher, Idaho, caught a new Idaho catch-and-release state record brown trout from the Bear River in Franklin County. Smith’s catch barely beats the... READ MORE
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Oct 2026
Missouri Eleven Point River Northern Snakehead
In September 2026, the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announced that officials have removed a northern snakehead from a Missouri tributary to the Eleven Point River in Oregon County. The... READ MORE