The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced that angler Rick Beauchamp now holds the New York state record for brook trout with a six-pound, 22.5-inch brook trout. Mr. Beauchamp reeled in the record-breaking fish on May 16 … Continued
After reviewing results from the 2011 Brook Trout Pond Survey, biologists plan to continue research for 2012. Organizers are seeking volunteer anglers to survey remote ponds for the 2012 brook trout season. “The success of this project is entirely dependent … Continued
Throughout their native range, eastern brook trout populations are in decline. Scientists cite a number of reasons for the phenomenon, including habitat loss, human encroachment, overfishing, invasive species, poor water quality, runoff, acid precipitation, acid mine drainage, and other contaminants. … Continued
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has certified Dan Germain as the new holder of the state record for brook trout. Mr. Germain reeled in the record-breaking fish on June 15 while fishing at South Lake in … 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