Tag Archives: Fishing news

Shenandoah National Park Suspends All Fishing, Effective Immediately

June 29, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Brandy

Shenandoah National Park has announced the immediate suspension of all fishing in its streams and rivers due to dry conditions that have lowered stream flows and increased water temperatures. According to a press release on June 28, these conditions have …

Connecticut Angler Shatters State Carp Record with Whopping Catch

June 20, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

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

June 14, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

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

June 6, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kelly

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

June 4, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

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

May 25, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

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

May 22, 2024 | 🪝 Featured | Baitshop Kelly

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

May 20, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Rob

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

May 17, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Garrett

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

May 15, 2024 | 🪝 Fishing News | Baitshop Kevin

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 …