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Could Fishing Be Rewiring Fish Evolution?
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 …
Biloxi Angler Reels in Historic Vermilion Snapper, Setting New Mississippi Saltwater Record
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’s ‘Fishing ID’ Promo Hits a Snag with Some Fans
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 …
Angler Lands Giant 24-Pound Brown Trout, Shattering Shaver Lake Record
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 …
Mahi Milestone: Georgia Angler Ties State Record with 68-Pound Catch
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 …
Tough Waters Ahead: Scallop Fishermen Face Stricter Limits in 2025 Season
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 …
Oklahoma Angler Sets New World Record While Battling Invasive Carp
Oklahoma fishing guide Bryan Baker has broken his own world record by landing a massive 118-pound, 10-ounce bighead carp at Grand Lake. The catch tops his previous 2023 record by seven ounces and underscores his ongoing mission to combat invasive …
Anglers Set Two New State Records in West Virginia Waters
The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) has confirmed two new state fishing records set in April, marking notable achievements for anglers and reflecting the diversity of the state’s fisheries. Jason Floyd of Washington, W.Va., established a new state …
900 lb. Dolphin Winds Up on Fishing Boat
A routine fishing expedition off the coast of New Zealand took a perilous turn last Friday when three individuals aboard a 16-foot vessel experienced an unprecedented and hazardous encounter with a large marine mammal. Dean Harrison, Milton Brookland, and Austyn …
Close Call on Montana Creek: Grizzly Charges Anglers, Creek Closed
A section of Red Rock Creek in southern Montana has been temporarily closed to public access after a startling encounter between two anglers and a charging grizzly bear. The incident occurred on the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, prompting …
