Prior to the 19th century, the Great Lakes supported incredible numbers of wild Atlantic salmon. Overfishing, disease, parasitic lampreys, habitat loss, and other factors decimated the species. Present day Atlantic salmon restoration projects continue in the Great Lakes, although success … Continued
For the first time in more than 35 years, the Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) will be stocking Lake Tahoe with Lahontan cutthroat trout (LCT), the only trout species native to the Basin. Over the course of the next few … Continued
Throughout Kentucky, spring rains raised water levels in Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, Nolin River Lake, Rough River Lake, Cave Run Lake and Taylorsville Lake. Some lakes are experiencing water levels never before witnessed. Lake Cumberland rose quickly as well, prompting … Continued
A huge grass carp caught by James Dempsey on May 12, 2011 is officially a New Jersey state record. The monster carp was taken from Curlis Lake and weighed an astounding 55 lbs. 8 oz., surpassing the previous record set … Continued
For 2011, four new archery (bowfishing) entries have been added to the state fishing record book by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Josh Adamson set an archery record with a 3-pound, 7-ounce European rudd, taken in Box Butte Reservoir … Continued