In July, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) certified a new Florida state record spotted bass caught by angler Joe Durden. The fish weighed 3.93 pounds and measured 18.25 inches in length. Durden caught his spotted bass on … Continued
The population of endangered shortnose sturgeon in the Hudson River to be nearly 70,000 individuals, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The research suggests that the Hudson River may contain the largest population of shortnose … Continued
On June 19, 2025, Aaron Goettsche landed a 42 inch lake trout from Payette Lake, setting a new Idaho state record lake trout in the catch and release category. Goettsche was trolling in about 80 feet of water when the … Continued
In Connecticut, 2025 is looking like it will be a good year for carp fishing. Since May, the Connecticut state record for common carp was broken twice. On June 21, Norbert Samok landed a 58.05 pound 44.8 inch Common Carp … Continued
In June, Shelby Holder set a new Wyoming state record for tiger trout with a 14-pound, 15.2-ounce fish The trout was 31.2 inches long and had a girth of 19 inches. Holder’s record breaking trout was caught in the Hams … Continued