The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (DNR) and Plum Creek recently announced the expansion of a public-private partnership effort to increase the state’s trout population and extend its range. The next phase will of the project will focus on … Continued
In early 2012, a new state record for spotted bass was certified by the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) State Record Fish Committee. The bass, weighing in at 4 pounds, 7 ounces and measuring 20 inches long, … Continued
A huge white perch caught by Beau McLaughlin of Virginia Beach, Va could set a new world record for the species. The 3 pound, 2 ounce fish was caught on June 13th in a private pond in the Virginia Beach … Continued
Although fishing for largemouth bass is usually exciting, there are times when bass simply won’t bite. A number of factors can affect bass fishing, most of which can be identified and compensated for while fishing. High barometric pressure can be … Continued
A West Virginia state record for sauger has been set by David Vance of Portland, Ohio. Vance caught the 22.50-inch, 5.06-pound fish from the Ohio River in Jackson County on March 20, 2012. The previous weight record for sauger was … Continued