A recent study conducted by Maryland Department of Natural Resources biologist Ryan Gary and colleagues illuminates how a new fishing technology impacts the catch rates of largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, collectively called black bass. The study, published in the … Continued
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently certified a new catch-and-release state record lake sturgeon. Caught by Travis Keating April 18 on the Rainy River in Lake of the Woods County, the massive sturgeon had a length of 80 … Continued
Adult sea lamprey continue to show decreased abundances in most of the Great Lakes, according to a Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC) report. Sea lamprey control program success is measured by index estimates of adult sea lamprey abundance, sea lamprey … Continued
The 2026 Provincial Atlantic Salmon Symposia will be held in two locations. The Nova Scotia Atlantic Salmon Symposium will be held March 10-11, 2026, at the Inn on Prince Hotel & Convention Centre in Truro, Nova Scotia. The New Brunswick … Continued
The 13th Biennial Atlantic Salmon Ecosystem Forum was held in Bangor, Maine, January 13 and 14, 2026. The event attracted 165 in-person and 50 remote participants. The forum brought together students, scientists, managers, conservationists, restoration professionals, members from tribal, state … Continued