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Mar 2026
Georgia State Record Longnose Gar
In March 2026, a new Georgia state record longnose gar was caught by angler Silas Turner of Hawkinsville, Ga. Turner landed the record setting gar while fishing on Lake Blackshear.... READ MORE
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Mar 2026
West Virginia Gold Rush Trout Stocking 2026
Starting March 30, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) will begin Gold Rush stockings at 69 lakes and streams around the state. From March 30 – April 11,... READ MORE
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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