Idaho Falls angler Dylan Smith landed in a new state catch-and-release record lake trout while fishing on Payette Lake on May 2. Smith was able to boat the laker, get it stretched out on the tape measure, and measure the … Continued
Ohio’s public lakes and reservoirs are excellent places to fish for bass, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Located in Northwestern Ohio, Clear Fork Reservoir is one of the best locations in the state … Continued
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has certified nine new state record fish in the spring of 2026. Of the nine records certified so far in 2026, two have been in the weight category, which requires the angler to harvest … Continued
Anglers seeking freshwater fishing information can access a variety of resources that are available from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). WRD fisheries biologists and technicians annually update fishing forecasts for more than 30 Georgia reservoirs … Continued
This spring, a new Kansas state record was set for longnose gar, surpassing a record that had stood for more than 50 years. On April 18, 2026, Michael Barnett of Baxter Springs landed a 33.6-pound, 63-inch-long longnose gar. Barnett encountered … Continued