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Illegal Striped Bass Operation Uncovered on Housatonic River
Connecticut State Environmental Conservation Police, with the assistance of K9 Luna, recently apprehended poachers responsible for illegally harvesting striped bass along the Housatonic River. On the evening of December 17, 2024, two EnCon officers and K9 Luna were conducting patrols …
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Top 5 Lakes for Winter Fishing Adventures
Winter transforms lakes into serene fishing havens, offering unique opportunities to target cold-weather species. Whether ice fishing or casting from shore, certain destinations stand out for their seasonal appeal. Here are five top-notch locations to explore for lake fishing during …
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Prehistoric Catch: Angler’s Bowfin May Break N.J. State Record
Frank Hubert Jr.’s passion for bowfin fishing has led to a potential New Jersey state record after catching a 12-pound, 10-ounce specimen from Mantua Creek. The catch is currently awaiting official confirmation as the state record for the species. Hubert, …
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Baitshop Fishing Tips: Catfish
Fishing for catfish is fun. They fight hard, are plentiful and taste great on the dinner table. Catfish are often willing biters, too, and can be readily caught from the bank as well as from a boat using a simple …
How to Catch the Elusive Monkfish
The monkfish is easily identifiable; it has a huge head which is particularly broad, flat, and depressed, with the remaining body appearing tiny in comparison. Its wide mouth covers pretty much the entirety of its head and both jaws are …
Baitshop Fishing Tips: Tuna
Bluefins may be the big TV stars but when it comes to sport fishing, yellowfin are by far the most sought and caught of the tunas, ranging from the Northeast Canyons off the coast of New England all the way …
The Best Winter Smallmouth Tips [Video]
Check out this awesome video for the best tips to land you on some more smallmouth this winter!
The Tips You Need to Know for Winter Trout Fishing
Strange as it might sound, winter is one of my favorite times of the year to fish. Anglers willing to battle the elements can usually find a little solitude and a few feeding fish on almost any winter outing. Winter …
Catching Huge Salmon in Crystal-Clear Water [Video]
Crystal clear water and huge salmon is a difficult combo to beat for any fisherman. Enjoy!
Squid Fishing 101
Fishing is undoubtedly a fun and rewarding activity as it gives people a chance to interact with nature and reap (literal) rewards. Similar to fishing for salmon and flounder or catching lobster, fishing for squid requires a strong understanding of the species, the right gear …
Fishing Tips: Flounder
We spoke with some of the best flounder fishing experts around to find out their tips on how to catch flounder. Fishing for flounder isn’t rocket science, but it’s better to go into it knowing a few tricks and techniques …
When are Bass Most Hungry?
These fish are voracious feeders. Adult largemouth bass are largely fish-eating predators. But the food type changes as they grow from plankton, to insects, to fish, crayfish and frogs. The largemouth bass is a sight feeder and takes food from …