Possible World Record White Perch
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
West Virginia State Record Sauger
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
Patapsco River Dam Removal
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and partners have released an analysis evaluating the pros and cons of keeping, improving or removing Bloede Dam and are looking for citizens to share their input. The possible removal of Bloede Dam … Continued
2012 Yukon River Chinook Salmon Run
In communities along the Yukon River, fishermen eagerly await the arrival of Chinook (king) salmon as they gear up for another fishing season. The start of the first run of Chinook salmon can vary by as much as 20 days, … Continued
New York Lake Sturgeon
According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), anglers could encounter lake sturgeon in tributaries of the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence River, Finger Lakes and Oneida Lake. Anglers are more likely to encounter sturgeon in May … Continued