The 13th Biennial Atlantic Salmon Ecosystem Forum was held in Bangor, Maine, January 13 and 14, 2026. The event attracted 165 in-person and 50 remote participants. The forum brought together students, scientists, managers, conservationists, restoration professionals, members from tribal, state … Continued
The 2026 paddlefish snagging season on the Missouri and Big Sioux rivers will open February 1 and continue through April 30 (sunrise to sunset), according to Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Anglers fishing for paddlefish must have a valid … Continued
In January, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced the release of the final Adirondack Brook Trout Pond Management Plan. The brook trout is New York’s state fish and an iconic symbol of the Adirondacks and DEC’s … Continued
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of a five-year (2025–2029) Fisheries Management Plan for Lake George, Warren County. With this plan in place, DEC will focus on collecting data primarily on lake trout, … Continued
During the fall 2025 fish stocking season, Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) crews stocked seven different species at 76 locations throughout the state. A total of 648,557 fish, weighing in at a total of 8.6 tons were stocking in … Continued