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Record Turnout and Trophy 17-Pound Lake Trout Highlight Sebago Ice Fishing Derby

February 27, 2026 | Baitshop Sarah

More than 1,000 anglers blanketed the frozen expanse of Sebago Lake over Valentine’s Day weekend, turning the 25th annual Sebago Lake Rotary Ice Fishing Derby into one of the largest winter events the fishery has seen in years. Ranked among …

Young Angler Lands Record-Breaking Freshwater Drum in Vermont

February 25, 2026 | Baitshop Rob

Vermont officials have confirmed a new state fishing record after an impressive catch during the 2025 season. A massive freshwater drum landed last summer has now been officially recognized as the largest ever recorded in the state. Ten-year-old Grayson Carey …

Record-Breaking Rainbow Trout Stuns Anglers at Dworshak Reservoir

January 31, 2026 | Baitshop Brandy

While many Idaho anglers were focused on winter ice conditions in mid-January, one fisherman at Dworshak Reservoir had a very different reason to pull out a tape measure. On January 13, Todd Phillips of Fruitland landed a rainbow trout so …

Proposed Policy Shifts Could Reshape Salmon Fishing in British Columbia

January 31, 2026 | Baitshop Kelly

A proposed update to Canada’s salmon allocation policy could significantly alter recreational fishing opportunities in British Columbia. Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is reviewing a framework that has guided salmon management since 1999, and two suggested changes have raised concern …

Mendocino Angler Lands Rare Rockfish That Could Rewrite the Record Books

January 27, 2026 | Baitshop Kevin

A Mendocino County fisherman is still waiting on official confirmation, but his recent catch has already made waves along the Northern California coast. Brendan Walsh reeled in a canary rockfish that could potentially set both state and world records, turning …

Giants QB Jaxson Dart Reels in a Monster Catch During Cabo Getaway With Marissa Ayers

January 27, 2026 | Baitshop Kevin

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is making the most of his first NFL offseason and doing it far from the football field. The 22-year-old quarterback recently traveled to Los Cabos, Mexico, with his girlfriend, Marissa Ayers, where the couple …

Upstate New York Ice Fishing Season Shaping Up to Be One for the Ages

January 26, 2026 | Baitshop Brandy

As most Central New Yorkers brace for plunging temperatures, ice anglers are welcoming the cold with open arms. A powerful blast of Arctic air is settling into the region, and for those who love fishing through the ice, it could …

Kayak Angler Lands a 16-Pound California Pot-Bellied Largemouth

January 1, 2026 | Baitshop Rob

Just before midday on December 13, a routine winter kayak trip turned into a once-in-a-lifetime moment for Max Lee of Clovis, California. As morning fog began to lift from the lake, Lee was scanning the water with his forward-facing sonar, …

From Hardwood to Open Water: Ben Simmons Finds Purpose While Plotting His Next NBA Chapter

December 25, 2025 | Baitshop Rob

Ben Simmons has a team again—just not one playing under bright NBA arena lights. As his professional basketball future remains on pause, the three-time NBA All-Star has quietly shifted part of his focus to another lifelong passion: fishing. The former …

Wyoming Boy Makes Fishing History at Just 12 Years Old

December 17, 2025 | Baitshop Kelly

On August 9, 2025, Tucker Bass landed a largemouth bass that weighed just 2 pounds, 4 ounces. To some, that number might seem modest. But in the world of competitive angling, that single fish carried historic weight. The International Game …

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