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Captain Fined Nearly $17,000 for Dumping Toxic Squid Waste Off California Coast

April 21, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

A Southern California fishing boat captain has been ordered to pay more than $16,000 after illegally dumping hazardous waste into the Pacific Ocean, according to a statement from the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office. William Porter McHenry, owner of McHenry …

Upper Deschutes Basin Celebrates Historic Steelhead Comeback

April 3, 2025 | Baitshop Rob

A record-breaking number of adult steelhead have returned to the Pelton Round Butte hydropower project on the Deschutes River during the 2024-2025 migration season, marking a major victory for fish reintroduction efforts. More than 950 steelhead successfully passed upstream of …

“Living Dinosaur” Caught: Hilton Angler Sets New York State Record

April 2, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

A fisherman from Hilton, New York, has landed a record-breaking longnose gar, a species often referred to as a “living dinosaur,” according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Chuck Zimmerman, a Monroe County resident, reeled in …

Texas Youth Achieves Triple Lake Record in Single Day

March 25, 2025 | Baitshop Rob

A 12-year-old angler from Crawford, Texas, Kenton Mabry, achieved an extraordinary feat on March 11, setting three lake fishing records in a single day at Tradinghouse Creek Reservoir near Waco. Accompanied by his father, Brad, Kenton launched their bass boat …

Gulf Giant: A 265.5-Pound Yellowfin Sets New Standard

March 24, 2025 | Baitshop Kevin

Venice, Louisiana, a renowned yellowfin tuna destination, witnessed a historic catch on March 7th. A group of anglers, guided by Captain Matt Moranda of The Mexican Gulf Fishing Company aboard the “Wild Bill,” landed a 265.5-pound yellowfin, the largest ever …

NPFL Shatters Viewership Records with Santee Cooper Event

March 23, 2025 | Baitshop Brandy

The National Professional Fishing League (NPFL) has set new benchmarks in online viewership with the Strike King NPFL Stop 1 at Santee Cooper Lakes. Hosted by Clarendon County Tourism from March 7-9, the event broke every audience record in NPFL …

New Spotted Bass Record Set at Lake Hartwell During MLF Invitational

March 20, 2025 | Baitshop Sarah

A new Lake Hartwell spotted bass record was set during the Major League Fishing (MLF) Invitational, with a massive 6.25-lb. bass caught by pro angler Chad Mrazek from Texas on March 16. The record-breaking fish not only earned Mrazek recognition …

Deep-Sea Fisherman Reels in One of the Strangest Fish Ever Caught

March 16, 2025 | Baitshop Garrett

Some creatures from the deep seem more suited for a sci-fi horror movie than the ocean. A fisherman recently hauled in one of the strangest-looking fish ever seen, sparking fascination—and a fair share of nightmares—across the internet. Russian trawlerman Roman …

Massachusetts Teen Lands State-Record Largemouth Bass Through the Ice

March 16, 2025 | Baitshop Kelly

After spending nearly 300 days on the water last year, 13-year-old Kyler Leslie was more prepared than most to reel in a record-breaking largemouth bass through the ice. On February 23, Leslie landed a massive 7.71-pound, 25-inch-long bass in Massachusetts, …

Rare Colorado Cutthroat Trout Making a Strong Comeback

March 6, 2025 | Baitshop Brandy

One of the country’s rarest trout subspecies is experiencing a remarkable resurgence in southeastern Colorado. The Hayden Creek cutthroat trout, once nearly wiped out by wildfire in 2016, has been rediscovered thriving in its native waters. This unique cutthroat trout, …

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