In February, 2012, a fisherman caught a monster catfish while trotlining in South Carolina’s Lake Moultrie (part of the Santee Cooper reservoir system). Weighing 136 pounds, 6 ounces and 56 inches in length, it is the largest blue catfish ever … Continued
It is now unlawful in several Mid Atlantic states to harvest or possess river herring, a popular baitfish, without a valid receipt from a state or jurisdiction where harvest is permitted. The term river herring is collectively applied to two … Continued
The 12th annual Virginia Fly Fishing Festival will be held April 21-22, 2012. The festival is held each spring on the banks of the South River in Waynesboro, Virginia. The event features lectures and tips on where, when, and how … Continued
Anglers who catch a snakehead fish could win prizes worth up to $200 in the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) second annual snakehead contest. Anyone who removes at least one of the invasive, non-native fish from the Chesapeake Bay’s … Continued
In March, 2012, a new Delaware State record was set for largemouth bass. James D. Hitchens of Georgetown reeled in a 10-pound, 10-ounce female largemouth measuring 26 inches long and 18 3/4 inches in girth. The record bass was measured … Continued