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Historic King Salmon Catch Breaks Montana Record at Fort Peck Lake
A new record has been set for the largest Chinook, or king salmon, caught in Montana. Weighing in at a remarkable 32.62 pounds, the catch was made on August 9, 2024, at Fort Peck Lake by Malta native, Jim Fauth, …
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Record-Breaking Feeding Frenzy: Swarm of Atlantic Cod Devours 10 Million Capelin
In a remarkable and unprecedented event, a recent study revealed that over 2 million Atlantic cod consumed a staggering 10 million capelin fish within a few hours, marking the largest recorded feeding frenzy by fish in terms of numbers and …
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South Dakota Bowfisherman’s Record 6-Pound Brown Trout Sparks Debate
On a Monday outing in late October, Ty Smith set a new South Dakota bowfishing record by landing a 6-pound, 12-ounce brown trout on Lake Oahe. The record-breaking catch was promptly verified by South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks (SDGFP), …
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Dungeness Crab Fishing Season Ending Early for Most of California
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has announced an early closure for Dungeness crab fishing across much of the state, affecting both commercial and recreational fishers. This decision, revealed in a press release provided by OCEANA, targets fisheries using …
Chris Hemsworth Takes His Son Fishing in the Rain
Chris Hemsworth, known for his role as Thor, recently shared a heartwarming moment on Instagram, where he’s seen teaching one of his sons how to fish. The 40-year-old actor, who shares three children with his wife Elsa Pataky—13-year-old daughter India …
Monterey Bay Fishermen Prepare for Potential Salmon Fishing Season Cancellation
As deliberations about the fate of salmon fishing off the California coast continue, fishermen in the Monterey Bay area are gearing up for what could be another challenging season. With the last two California salmon fishing seasons already canceled, there’s …
Historic Fishing Shacks Washed Away by Record High Tide in Maine
Maine’s coast faced unprecedented challenges over the weekend as freezing cold storms wreaked havoc, resulting in the destruction of over 100-year-old fishing shacks. The quaint structures, situated at Fisherman’s Point, Willard Beach, in South Portland, fell victim to a record …
Kansas Angler Lands World-Record Paddlefish
Chad Williams of Olathe made headlines with his extraordinary catch during the opening of paddlefish snagging season at the Lake of the Ozarks. According to the Missouri Department of Conservation, Williams reeled in a massive 164-pound, 13-ounce paddlefish on Sunday, …
Idaho State-Record Tiger Trout Disqualified Due to Fishing License Issue
The Idaho fishing records book underwent a significant alteration when state officials were compelled to retract an angler’s record nearly six months after its certification. Unlike previous fishing-records controversies, the authenticity of Kody King’s tiger trout‘s weight was not in …
Teenager Achieves New West Virginia Record with Massive Tiger Trout Catch
In a remarkable feat, 16-year-old Nathan Smith from Burlington, W.Va., has secured the title of the new state record holder for tiger trout in West Virginia. The impressive catch took place on a Saturday morning at New Creek Dam Site …
Augmented Reality Glasses and LiveScoping are Revolutionizing Bass Fishing
Ed Loughran, a 53-year-old Bassmaster Elite Series pro, recently stepped into the forefront of bass fishing technology by integrating augmented reality glasses with his Garmin LiveScope. This groundbreaking development allows him to have forward-facing sonar data overlay directly on his …
Pennsylvanian Angler Claims Vermont’s Newest Big Fish Record
In a snapshot captured in a garage, a man adorned in a Bass Pro Shops hat proudly holds up an enormous longnose gar that entirely fills the frame. The fish, glistening and covered in scales, exhibits a hint of blood …
Maryland State Record Rainbow Trout Hooked by Montgomery County Angler
In a remarkable feat, Jean-Philippe Lartigue from Bethesda has clinched the title of the new state record holder for rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in the Nontidal Division, as officially recognized by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Lartigue’s extraordinary catch, …