Freshwater fishing information.
Greg Bernal holds the new official Missouri state record for blue catfish (ictalurus fucatus). Bernal hooked the monster catfish with pole and line in the Missouri River near Columbia Bottom Conservation Area at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 20. The fish, … Continued
In July, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency confirmed that a new state fishing record for the yellow perch has been established on Parksville Lake. Jackie V. Kersey, of Cleveland, landed a 2 lbs, 2 oz. yellow perch that measured 14 … Continued
Channel catfish are among the most commonly caught freshwater fish. They make good table fare and are relatively easy to clean. The meat is white, mild tasting and boneless when properly cleaned. 1. Wash the catfish well before cleaning. 2. … Continued
The muskellunge, or musky is the largest member of the pike family. These large predators have a torpedo shaped body with a mouth full of fang-like teeth. A pattern of dark vertical bars on a background ranging from light green … Continued
The largemouth bass, one of North America’s most popular freshwater fish, is an opportunistic feeder. Adult bass are voracious, eating nearly anything that they can swallow, including fish, crustaceans, amphibians, reptiles, small mammals and even members of their own species. … Continued