An exhibition of West Virginia trophy fish will be open to the public September 22-23, 2012, at Stonewall Resort State Park near Weston, West Virginia. “There are some real monster fish swimming in Mountain State waters, and each year the … Continued
The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) State Record Fish Committee has certified a new state record freshwater drum caught by Nancy Cash of Martinsville. The record-setting fish weighed in at 26 pounds, 8 ounces, and was 38.5 … Continued
Anglers can enjoy a day of free fishing in Pennsylvania over Labor Day holiday weekend, according to Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC). Monday, Sept. 3 (Labor Day) marks the second of two free fishing days in the Commonwealth. Fish … Continued
In September 2011, the 108-foot tall Elwha Dam was removed on the Elwha River in Washington. The project was largest dam removal in U.S. history. Just a few months later, fish have already begun to return to their restored habitat. … Continued
Asian carp pose substantial environmental risk to the Great Lakes if they become established there, according to a recent bi-national Canadian and United States risk assessment. Two species of Asian carp, bighead and silver carps, pose an environmental risk to … Continued