Utah’s Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) announced a record-breaking milestone this year: nearly 13 million fish were stocked in waterways across the state. This significant effort aims to enhance recreational fishing opportunities while supporting aquatic ecosystems. Among the fish introduced, …

The Upper Willamette Basin experienced a historic surge in coho salmon this year, with over 60,000 fish making their way upriver. This marks the second consecutive year of record-breaking numbers for this species. While this bumper crop is exciting news …

The playful rivalry between NFL legends Eli Manning and Tom Brady continues, this time off the field and onto the high seas! On Monday, Brady posted a photo on Instagram of himself shirtless, holding a fish. Manning, never one to …

Two Quebec anglers, Rémi and Mathieu Aubin, achieved an extraordinary feat by hauling a colossal 109-pound Atlantic halibut through the ice on Jan. 21. Their four-hour struggle in Saguenay Fjord underscores not just their skill but also the fjord’s unique …

Kaleb Nelson’s love for fishing runs deep, shaped by stories from his grandfather, Brent Nelson, who often shared tales of Scofield Reservoir’s legendary tiger trout. Those childhood stories turned into reality on Dec. 9, when Kaleb set a new Utah …

A massive northern pufferfish caught in Barnegat Bay last week is making waves in the fishing world, as it could potentially set a new rod-and-reel record with the International Game Fish Association (IGFA). This remarkable catch follows another near-record sheepshead …

Over 25 years ago, a Kansas angler made waves in the fishing world with an astonishing catch that would set both a state and world record. But as time passes, the question remains: Could this legendary catfish ever be outdone? …

Midway through a 10-day charter trip, a North Carolina angler hooks a 443-pound giant, setting the stage for a new IGFA record. In mid-November, aboard the renowned 124-foot charter boat Excel, North Carolina angler Earl Gill IV made headlines by …

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission has introduced new fishing restrictions in the South Fork of the Flathead River and its tributaries after recent reports of record-low bull trout spawning nest counts. The measures, aimed at protecting this threatened species, …

A chance catch turned into a world record for Alexandra Spring when she landed a 33-pound, 14-ounce Atlantic halibut off Cape Cod. This remarkable flatfish earned her the IGFA’s 30-pound line-class record, marking her tenth world record overall. From Florida …