A New York State record for freshwater drum was set over the summer, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The record setting fish measured 33.5 inches and weighed 26 pounds, 9 ounces, and breaks the previous … Continued
The boundaries of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Lake Huron are being expanded from 448 square miles to 4,300 square miles. The new boundaries now include the waters of Lake Huron adjacent to Michigan’s Alcona, Alpena and Presque Isle … Continued
In June, Charles Earp of West Columbia, SC set a new South Carolina state record for white catfish. The 12-pound 2.9 oz catfish was caught on June 23, 2014 on Lake Murray, using a bait dip and treble hook. The … Continued
While fishing in Nantahala Lake, anglers recently set two North Carolina state records for kokanee salmon in a single week. On June 6, Fred Mix, of Rainbow Springs, broke the existing record of 3 pounds, 9 ounces, held since 2009 … Continued
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) recently announced the stocking Grand Lake St. Marys with approximately 100,000 yellow perch. The stocked perch are approximately 1.5 to 2 inches long and are considered fingerlings. They are expected to take about three … Continued