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Maryland Angler Sets New State Record with Yellowedge Grouper
On September 4, 2024, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced a new state record for the yellowedge grouper, a deep-water species known for its exceptional taste. Jian Feng Li of Silver Spring earned this distinction after reeling in …
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16-Year-Old Boy Decapitated By Shark Fishing in Jamaica
A tragic incident occurred off the coast of northern Jamaica, where a 16-year-old named Jahmari Reid was attacked and killed by a shark while spearfishing. The young secondary school student from the Trelawny area in northwest Jamaica went missing on …
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West Virginia Anglers Set Back-to-Back Crappie Records in a Single Day
A remarkable day of fishing unfolded on Woodrum Lake near South Charleston, West Virginia, where two local anglers, Lindell Marker and Dwight Priestley, set new state records for black crappie—one right after the other. The day began on August 8th …
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Connecticut Angler Shatters State Carp Record with Whopping Catch
Brian Santos, a skilled angler from Connecticut, has a whopper of a tale to tell after reeling in a record-breaking common carp! The monstrous fish, caught at Lake Lillinonah, weighed in at a staggering 45 pounds and 5 ounces, surpassing …
Georgia Woman Reels in New Saltwater Fishing Record
A 21-year-old St. Marys resident, Lauren Harden, has shattered a nearly 50-year-old state record for saltwater fish. On May 24th, while fishing off Cumberland Island, Georgia’s largest barrier island, Harden reeled in a massive crevalle jack weighing a whopping 33 …
Missouri Man Reels in Invasive Snakehead During Night Fishing Trip
Surprise Catch in Wayne County Josh Shipman, fishing in Wayne County, Missouri, landed a catch that sent shivers down the spine (or perhaps fins) of local fisheries officials. What he thought might be a monster bass turned out to be …
Epic Bass Fishing in Central New York
This past spring in Central New York was phenomenal for bass fishing. It was one of the best seasons on record, with many anglers catching impressive hauls. Here’s a look at what made it so special: Record-breaking catches: Multiple anglers …
Angler Arrested for Cheating with Weights in Louisiana Fishing Tourament
A man from north-central Louisiana, Aaron Moreau of Pollock, was apprehended in Sabine Parish by enforcement agents from the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for alleged fraud during a bass fishing tournament. Moreau stands accused of attempting to deceive organizers …
Alabama Teen Aims for State Fishing Record with Rare Catch
Venturing out to clear his mind after completing final exams, 17-year-old Gardner Love of Elberta, Alabama, found himself on the brink of state fishing history. Love, a seasoned angler hailing from the Gulf Coast, made an unexpected catch that could …
South African Minister Announces Presumed Deaths of Missing Fishermen
On Sunday, a somber announcement came from South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, expressing condolences to the families of 11 fishermen presumed to have lost their lives. “I wish to extend my heartfelt condolences to …
Kentucky Angler’s Texas Triumph: Monster Turtle and Record-Breaking Gar
Kentucky angler Art Weston’s recent fishing trip to Texas was an adventure unlike any other. While aiming to break a record for alligator gar, Weston reeled in a surprising catch – a colossal, 200-pound alligator snapping turtle! Weston, accompanied by …
Georgia Boaters Land Record-Breaking Catches
Two Georgia anglers from Telfair County can now boast state saltwater fishing records, thanks to impressive catches they reeled in early May, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Jason Rich, from McRae-Helena, battled a nearly 24-pound Almaco …
Indiana Angler Reels in Record Perch
Indiana angler Blas Lara has a whopper of a tale to tell after reeling in a new state record yellow perch! The monster fish, weighing in at a whopping 3 pounds, 2 ounces, shattered the previous record that stood for …