A new benchmark in Connecticut freshwater fishing has been set. On June 21, 2025, Norbert “Norbie” Samok of Westchester County, New York, landed a massive 58.05-pound common carp from Lake Zoar, rewriting the state’s record books. Officially confirmed by the …

Yvonne Norman of Lake Asbury, Florida, may have landed a new world record while trolling off the coast of St. Augustine on June 16. While targeting king mackerel with her brother, Will Van Duyn, Norman hooked and landed an African …

The future of fishing is here—and it’s being printed, not purchased. One inventive Texas angler is proving that innovation and a bit of tech-savvy thinking can revolutionize how bass are caught. Meet Goya Lin, a Texas fisherman who designs and …

On May 25, 2025, Connecticut angler Rafal Wlazlo etched his name into the state’s fishing history books by landing an enormous 45-pound, 8-ounce common carp from Lake Lillinonah. This remarkable catch has now been officially confirmed and certified by the …

Commercial and recreational fishing may be doing more than just reducing fish populations—it could be reshaping the very evolution of fish species. As global fisheries remove an estimated 1.6 trillion wild fish annually, emerging research suggests that the traits making …

The Gulf waters off Mississippi have once again proven themselves a rich fishing ground, as Biloxi resident Joseph Hoang etched his name into state history books with a record-breaking catch. The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) officially certified Hoang’s …

Morgan Wallen is topping charts again with his latest album, I’m The Problem—a sprawling 37-track release co-written by 49 songwriters. The physical versions of the album, sold exclusively at Target, are flying off shelves, not just for the music, but …

A quiet day of fishing at Shaver Lake turned into a legendary moment for 72-year-old angler Steve Jones on May 16, when he landed the lake’s largest recorded brown trout. The fish measured an astonishing 37.5 inches and weighed in …

Cade Quick of Glennville, Georgia, has reeled in a trophy-sized dolphin fish — also known as mahi mahi — that officially ties the state’s saltwater fishing record. The impressive catch weighed in at 68 pounds, 9.28 ounces and was landed …

The 2025 scallop fishing season is shaping up to be one of the more challenging in recent years, as new federal regulations aim to prevent overfishing and maintain sustainability in U.S. waters. While some adjustments may offer minor benefits to …