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Upper Deschutes Basin Celebrates Historic Steelhead Comeback
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 …
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“Living Dinosaur” Caught: Hilton Angler Sets New York State Record
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 …
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Texas Youth Achieves Triple Lake Record in Single Day
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 …
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Record Blue Catfish Caught on Ohio River in West Virginia
A massive blue catfish, measuring over 4 feet in length and weighing more than 64 pounds, has broken West Virginia’s state length record. Kimberly Feltner of Madison, Indiana, made the impressive catch last month on the Ohio River at the …
Huge Mahi Tops 30-Year-Old Record in Rhode Island
A long-standing Rhode Island state record for mahi-mahi was broken this past August when an angler aboard an overnight tuna and swordfish charter out of Narragansett landed the largest dolphinfish ever recorded in the state’s waters. Karl Mohr, a New …
Angler Lands Record-Breaking Smallmouth Bass in Montana
Montana’s fishing scene is buzzing with excitement following the capture of a potential state record smallmouth bass. Josh Johnson, an experienced angler, landed an impressive 8.4-pound smallmouth, which is now poised to become the new state record. This monumental catch …
Fisherman Sets State Record with ‘Catch of a Lifetime’ in Iowa: A Historic Black Crappie with a Twist
On September 23, 2024, John Foster, an avid Iowa fisherman, etched his name into state fishing history by reeling in a monumental catch. This wasn’t just an ordinary fish, but a potential hybrid crappie that has since captivated anglers, biologists, …
Late Season Angling: A Productive and Scenic Adventure
Late-season angling brings many advantages, as cooling temperatures and shorter days sharpen fish appetites. With the sun rising later, cooler air temperatures, and a reduction in biting bugs, the experience becomes more pleasant for anglers. A recent trip to the …
5-Year-Old Boy Catches Record Fish in New York
A young fishing enthusiast from Buffalo, Gregory Martin, is on the verge of setting a new state record after reeling in an impressive pumpkinseed fish over the weekend. The 5-year-old made the catch while fishing with his family on Oneida …
Yellow-Eyed Fish From Maryland Sets New Fishing Record
A new Maryland state fishing record was set when Jian Feng Li of Montgomery County, Maryland, caught a yellowedge grouper on August 27. This impressive fish was caught in the deep waters off Ocean City, specifically in Poorman’s Canyon, marking …
Scottie Scheffler and Randy Moss Invest in Sport Fishing Championship League: A New Era for Competitive Fishing
A notable group of celebrity athletes, including world-renowned golfer Scottie Scheffler, NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss, New Orleans Saints’ Alvin Kamara, Charlotte Hornets’ Grant Williams, and country star Brian Kelley, have taken their talents off the field and into …
Fly Fishing Locale Near Jackson Hole, WY Lists For Over $35M
A 71-acre ranch near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, recently hit the market for $34.75 million, making it the priciest property listed in the Wilson area. Situated just 10 miles from Jackson, this stunning estate provides a blend of seclusion and proximity …
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 …