The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will be releasing approximately 5,000 rainbow trout in time for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Two-year old fish, raised at the Pequest Trout Hatchery and averaging 14-18 inches, will be stocked this year. … Continued
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding people that fish kills may be common in ponds and small lakes this spring. Winter die-offs of fish that result from long periods of heavy ice and snow cover on small … Continued
For the first time, starting on Thursday, Jan. 1, streams in an eight-county area in southeastern Minnesota will open to catch-and-release trout fishing. The new regulations that went into effect this year make trout fishing in the southeast more accessible. … Continued
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department recently announced that the state will offer a “free ice fishing day” in January. On Saturday, January 25, 2014, both residents and nonresidents can experience ice fishing without a fishing license. “We worked with … Continued
Metal jigs or spoons can be extremely effective during winter fishing. Their effectiveness is related to winter fish behavior. During the cold months, freshwater fish often move into deeper water and feed primarily on small baitfish. Metal slab jigs and … Continued