On May 2, 2011, Robert Lawler landed a huge 5.55 pound, 16.75-inch redear sunfish (shellcracker) while fishing in Arizona’s Lake Havasu. The behemoth panfish had a 19-inch girth. Lawler used a Texas-rigged 7-inch Power Worm. The unbelievable catch is a … Continued
A new Iowa state record has been set for white bass. Josh Zylstra, 23, was fishing on Big Sprit Lake when he landed the 18.7-inch, 4.16 pound fish. Zylstra said he had finished eating supper when he thought he would … Continued
During the 2011 fishing season, the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will be stocking of catchable-size channel catfish in several state park waterways. “DNR stocked catfish the week of May 16 and another stocking is planned the week of … Continued
The sport fishery for hatchery-reared spring chinook salmon has been extended through June 15 on a section of the Columbia River stretching 163.5 miles above Bonneville Dam. Previously set to close June 3, the spring chinook fishery was extended by … Continued
Angler Tom Hunt set a new Wyoming state record for white sucker on April 17, 2011 while fishing on the BigHorn River near Thermopolis. After catching several trout, something different took his night crawler. From experience he said he knew … Continued