Fishing articles

Fishing mailbag: Why aren’t anglers catching fish at Mormon Reservoir this spring?  Idaho Statesman

This week's fishing mailbag includes items on Mormon Reservoir, fishing for golden mahseer in Bhutan and the ANGLR fishing app.

WDFW FISHING RULE CHANGE: Sport halibut season dates added for 2019  Access Washington

Action: In addition to dates already announced, recreational halibut fishing will be open Thursday, June 6 in Marine Area 2. Recreational halibut fishing will be ...

Women In Commercial Fishing Say Harassment Is Part Of The Job  NPR

Women make up roughly 15% of Alaska's commercial fishing industry, and sexual harassment is part of the job. Being on a boat for weeks at a time makes ...

Bangladesh bans fishing for 65 days to save fish  BBC News

Bangladesh has banned fishing off its coast for 65 days to try and boost depleted fish stocks. The government told the BBC that all types of fishing vessels would ...

Israel expands Gaza fishing zone 'to avoid humanitarian deterioration'  Haaretz

Israel has expanded fishing zones along the coast of Gaza from 12 nautical miles (22 km) to 15, the Defense Ministry announced Tuesday, as part of the ...

Man goes fishing in his flooded driveway and catches a carp  New York Post

A man in Ohio caught a carp in his driveway after rainy weather flooding from nearby Lake Erie.

Magnet fishing is what one makes of it  Boing Boing

https://youtu.be/Tum_QS6buME Magnet fishing, or the art of dropping a magnet into deep water with a rope attached to it, is almost as compelling to watch as ...

State officials took their grandfather's fishing record away. Now, they're pushing back.  Sioux Falls Argus Leader

Roy Groves with a 55-pound catfish caught in 1949. For nearly 70 years it stood as South Dakota's record channel catfish until it was voided on May 20, 2019.

Here's your fishing guide for Memorial Day weekend and beyond  East Idaho News

The following is a news release from Idaho Fish and Game. IDAHO FALLS – Summer is almost here, and Memorial Day weekend for many Idahoans is the ...

Lake County High School Fishing Club Wins 2019 Bass Pro Shops FLW High School Fishing Clear Lake Open  Fishing League Worldwide (FLW, LLC)

LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lake County High School Fishing Club duo of Cooper Goff and Nathan Phillips, both of Kelseyville, California, brought a five-bass limit ...

Fates Intertwined: Vaquitas, Totoabas, and Fishing on the Sea of Cortez  Undark Magazine

As Mexico seeks to protect the vaquita, a critically endangered species of porpoise, idled anglers complain of illegal fishing and corruption.

‘You should face the truth.’ Bridge over Puyallup River to carry the name Fishing Wars  Tacoma News Tribune

The Puyallup River Bridge between Tacoma and Fife is expected to be renamed after the Fishing Wars. Bill Sterud, a member of the Puyallup Tribal Council, ...

10 Fishing Books Every Angler Should Read  GearJunkie

Fishing stories are as old as the rivers that hold 'em. We've collected some of our favorite fishing books to fill the time when you're away from the water.

Wyoming free fishing day June 1 | Montana Untamed  Billings Gazette

In conjunction with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's "Free Fishing Day" on June 1, daily use fees are waived at all parks/recreation areas that provide ...

Otter Tail County to host 2020 Minnesota Governor's Fishing ...  Wadena Pioneer Journal

Next year's Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener will be held May 7-10 in Otter Tail County. The announcement was made during the 2019 Fishing Opener in ...

Tuna Harbor fish market celebrates city’s fishing heritage, local catch  pacificsandiego.com

The Tuna Harbor Fishermen's Festival brings together fish, consumers and commercial fisherman to promote the local catch and sustainable practices.

DNR, fishing clubs clean up unofficial North Fond du Lac dumping ground on land with lake access  Fond du Lac Reporter

NORTH FOND DU LAC - The owner of a popular fishing spot turned illegal dumping ground along Lake Winnebago received cleanup help Wednesday, to rid ...

Ghost nets still fishing in the deep waters of Puget Sound  Kitsap Sun

Lost and abandoned fishing nets, which have killed millions of sea creatures in Puget Sound, still lurk in deeper, darker waters, where they continue to catch fish ...

Turtle caught by fishing line, artificial reef dies  Destin Log

GRAYTON BEACH — A photographer hopes his images of a dead sea turtle snagged onto an artificial reef by a fishing net Friday will help raise awareness of ...

Outdoor notes: Fishing events; Cowboy Trail; Motorboating and drinking  Sand Hills Express

LINCOLN, Neb. – Fishing season is here, and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has lined up a series of events for anglers of all ages. Community ...

RESULTS: First responders participate in annual fishing tournament in Hixson  WRCB-TV

It's part of National EMS Week, which honors EMS practitioners and the work they do for communities.

Free fishing for North Dakota residents in June  Valley News Live

North Dakota Game and Fish department sets free fishing weekend for June 1 and 2.

Photo Gallery: Fishing and Fun at the Washington Park Pond  urbanmilwaukee

Dozens of Milwaukee children learned about the joys of fishing and the great outdoors at a how-to event at Washington Park.

Fish Cleveland Co. is T-shirt brand for anglers  cleveland.com

Brian Tighe started the Fish Cleveland Co. to create a brand for Ohio anglers and to help out the fishing community.

AMI reputation for great fishing holds strong  The Anna Maria Islander

Fishing the waters surrounding Anna Maria Island is living up to its reputation for excellence. In 1951, when the first edition of The Islander — a former entity of ...

The Fishing Report: May 16, 2019  KTUU.com

Correction: The Fishing Report video shows Anchor River fishing to open May 18-22, but The Alaska Department of Fish and Game has implemented a sport ...

COLUMN: Yellowstone National Park's fishing season opens Saturday  Cody Enterprise

Yellowstone National Park's fishing season opens Memorial Day weekend. As of Saturday, anglers have the ability to fish the nations' oldest National Park for ...

CDC to study how inhaled algae toxins affect Lake Okeechobee fishing guides  The News-Press

Federal scientists plan a first-ever study of Lake Okeechobee fishing guides to help understand the long-term health effects of the lake's cyanobacteria blooms.

Ag, fishing groups respond to legislation requiring USDA to 'Buy American'  Greeley Tribune

Two organizations representing farmers and fishermen announced their support for legislation that would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture purchase ...

Trial delayed until June for Copeland man accused of killing his father aboard fishing boat  Naples Daily News

A trial for the Copeland man accused of killing his father aboard a fishing boat in the Gulf of Mexico in March was delayed Monday, according to court documents ...

Climate change threatens hunting and fishing in Yellowstone country  Yale Climate Connections

Craig Mathews is an avid hunter and fisherman. Forty years ago, he moved to West Yellowstone, Montana, and fell in love with the wilderness there. Mathews: ...

Dixon resident helps earn victory for Chico State in college fishing contest  TheReporter.Com

A Dixon native was part of a duo of Chico State University students who took first place in the YETI Fishing League Worldwide College Fishing event on Clear ...

Shen Lan launches Antarctic krill fishing vessel  SeafoodSource

A Chinese firm has launched what it claims is the world's largest purpose-built vessel for fishing Antarctic krill.

Fishing is free in Indiana on first two days of June  The Republic

The best things in life are free. Indiana is attempting to prove that theory by offering free fishing statewide June 1 and 2. No license is required, but all other laws ...

Antioch wrecks boat, Highland wins title at IHSA bass fishing championships  Chicago Sun-Times

CARLYLE, Ill. — The wreck of the boat with the Antioch bass team in it overshadowed the fishing Saturday on the final day of the IHSA's 11th state championship ...

Couple goes fishing, catches burglars' bag containing guns and sorority pins stolen 26 years ago  CNN

Sam Nichols III was out in the fields in Auburn, Alabama, when his wife told him he got a call from the sheriff's office in Greene County, Georgia.

Alabama nonprofit takes special-needs children on hunting, fishing trips  Alabama NewsCenter

Kidz Outdoors works around the year to give special-needs children across the country hunting and fishing opportunities they would otherwise not have.

Pleasant Mount State Fish Hatchery & Hall’s Fishing Frenzy Contest Clue #9  WNEP Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

We'll take a tour of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's Pleasant Mount State Fish Hatchery. Plus, we'll give you the 9th clue in the Hall's Fishing ...

Fishing season off to slow start; DNR lures new groups to the water  MPR News

While the weather ahead of the opener wasn't particularly cooperative, the Minnesota DNR has launched programs and events for both experienced and new ...

Favorites win KFFA fishing tournament  Kdminer

Mike Stapleton (L) Fred Proudfoot and Matt Wolsey 1st place Bass division 2019. (Photo special to the Miner). mugshot photo. By Don Martin. Originally ...

Fly Fish for Bluegill (Then Make Fish Tacos)  MyNorth.com

Want to pick up fly fishing? Rig up and head out this May for spawning bluegills in Northern Michigan. You'll fill a stringer in no time.

Authorities close the net on suspected crime organization; 30 tons of fish seized  Food Safety News

Authorities from six European countries have dismantled an alleged criminal organization that sold fish unfit for consumption. Fish was stored in, and.

L.L. Bean campaign focuses on kids who fish  FOX 13 News, Tampa Bay

A lifelong fisherman in Polk County got an unexpected phone call that landed him a roll in an outdoor outfitter's social media campaign.

Sawyer Product Giveaway & Hall’s Fishing Frenzy Contest Clue #12  WNEP Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

One lucky member of the POL Outdoor Club will win some great insect repellent courtesy of Sawyer. Plus, we'll give you the final clue in the Hall's Fishing Frenzy ...

From bass fishing to B.A.S.S. fishing for Minooka high schooler  Chicago Sun-Times

Wyatt Pazdro has taken his love of angling from the IHSA state finals to national events.

Fish No. 15  Hot Springs Sentinel

Angler Joey Jones reeled in a $500 bluegill Friday at Sunnybrook Landing on Lake Hamilton bringing the total number of prize fish caught in the 2019 $101000 ...

Nice Fish  Duluth News Tribune

Each Sunday this summer, the News Tribune's Outdoors section will publish a list of big fish caught in our region. No, it isn't a contest. It's just a listing of many of ...

Indiana's Next Free Fishing Day Is Saturday  Eagle 99.3 FM WSCH

May 18 is one of Indiana's free fishing days when no license is required for Hoosiers to cast their reels.

Vernal Pools Beneath the Surface & Hall’s Fishing Frenzy Contest Clue #11  WNEP Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

We're heading into our digital media studio with field staff member Rick Koval to take an underwater look at what lives in a vernal pool. Plus, we'll give you the ...

Man disappears while fishing in Grand Isle; search underway  NOLA.com

The Coast Guard has deployed three water vessels and a helicopter to search for the missing man.

South Dakota voided a 70-year-old fishing record. Now, you can set a new one.  Sioux Falls Argus Leader

"We have a chance for a lot of people to have a state record catfish and to have a good time with this Catrush 2019.

Calls to ban BC fishing of Chinook to save orcas  CityNews Vancouver

Alarming photos of a female J17 orca has the environmental community saying enough is enough. The southern resident killer whale population is at a ...

Rep. Young fights fish farms  Kodiak Daily Mirror

KODIAK — In his 46 years as Alaska's lone representative in Congress, Don Young helped toss out foreign fishing fleets from Alaska waters with the onset of the ...

PAUL NELSON FISHING: Walleyes will be on the move  Bemidji Pioneer

The walleyes were concentrated into specific areas on the opener, but after the first week of the season the fish are starting to spread out more into other parts of ...

Salmon fishing: Bid to protect stocks in Faughan River  BBC News

How anglers and scientists try to conserve fish at one of Northern Ireland's premier salmon rivers.

Fishing for the next generation in Quepos – The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate  The Tico Times

Having completed the 20th edition of the Offshore World Championship in May, and the 7th edition of this iconic event here at Marina Pez Vela, the opportunity ...

Top 10 Patterns from Clear Lake  Fishing League Worldwide (FLW, LLC)

May 20, 2019 by David A. Brown. An unwavering commitment to one fish-laden area enabled Kyle Grover to earn his first Costa FLW Series win with a three-day ...

Boy with cerebral palsy treated to fishing trip of a lifetime off Louisiana’s coast  WAFB

The national non-profit organization Hunt of A Lifetime takes children with life-threatening illnesses on world-class outdoor adventures.

Alan Liere’s fishing-hunting report for May 16  The Spokesman-Review

Lakes south of Spokane, including Clear, Badger, West Medical and Williams, are taking up some of the slack for fly fishermen who would probably rather be ...

VIDEO: Manākaʻa Fishing Village Eyed For PONC Purchase  Big Island Video News

STORY SUMMARY. HILO, Hawaiʻi - The Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Preservation Commission is considering recommending the ...

Fishing for striped bass on the Hudson River in downtown Albany (video)  NewYorkUpstate.com

ALBANY -- For about five weeks each spring the action is hot and heavy around the state's capital. It's not about politics, though. It's about fishing – striped bass ...

90 anglers gather at annual Rick LeFevre Fishing Derby  Rome Sentinel

BIG CATCH — Tyler Hall and his daughter Braelynn proudly display the fish they caught at the Rick LeFevre Fishing Derby at Guyer Field on Saturday. (Sentinel ...

Bullard High School anglers win state bass fishing championship  KLTV

The Bullard High School bass fishing team has caught a big one, reeling in a state championship.

Chemical weapons in US waters can harm fishing crews  Quartz

World War II weapons containing mustard gas have deteriorated yet the substance remains toxic for decades. Dumped munitions still turn up off of the US and ...

The Best Women's Fly Fishing Gear of 2019  Outside Magazine

Gear so capable, the trout will practically come to you.

Minnesota man struck and killed by vehicle while fishing along lake shore  St. Paul Pioneer Press

MORRIS, Minn. – A 32-year-old Morris man died after he was struck by a vehicle while fishing along the shore of Long Lake early Wednesday night, May 15, ...

Day on Lake of the Woods ranks 'among Top 5 fishing trips of...  Grand Forks Herald

Bryan Mason of Grand Forks and his buddy, Mike Hirata of Philadelphia, had a day of fishing they won't soon forget Wednesday, May 15, on Lake of the Woods.

NEMO kids take part in annual fishing tournament and clinic  ktvo.com

Despite passing rain showers, fishing fun for the kids took place in northeast Missouri Saturday morning. The 36th annual Jim Baker - John McConnell Bass -n- ...

Snake River Cutthroats have record turn out during Fly Fishing Clinic  East Idaho News

IDAHO FALLS — A local fly-fishing group, the Snake River Cutthroats, had a record turnout at Tautphaus Park during its annual fly fishing clinic Thursday.

Bangladesh bans all coastal fishing for more than two months  Sky News

Fishermen and their families are worried about the state of their livelihoods during the course of the ban.

Top 5 Patterns from Clear Lake Day 2  Fishing League Worldwide (FLW, LLC)

May 17, 2019 by David A. Brown. Joe Uribe Jr. refused to let the strong winds of day two discourage him; instead, he made key adjustments to catch 19 pounds, ...

An Eruv Encircles Manhattan To Allow Observant Jews To Leave Home On The Sabbath  NPR

Manhattan's eruv may be the most expensive in the world. It is a thin fishing line above the skyline that encircles the island, allowing observant Jews to leave ...

The Fishing Beat (May 8, 2019)  Buffalo News

The Spring Lake Ontario Counties Trout and Salmon Derby kicks off May 10 and runs through May 19, offering more than $45000 in prizes. Some big salmon ...

Clear Lake Midday Update – Day 3  Fishing League Worldwide (FLW, LLC)

After taking a brutal pounding from the strong winds of day two, the top-10 pros and co-anglers in the Costa FLW Series Western Division event presented by ...

Major League Fishing Tour on Table Rock, provides fun for fishing fans  KY3

Ridgedale, Mo. -- A big event is underway on Table Rock Lake. Some of the biggest names in professional fishing have stopped in the Ozarks on the Major ...

Navigating Change, New Technology And Disruption In The Global Fishing Industry  Forbes

By Johnny Wood. Among the world's toughest business industries, fishing ranks near the top – a fact brought home to a global audience by the TV show, ...

New fishing area provides wetlands access, honors conservationists  Juneau Empire

A few years ago, a lot on the water side of North Douglas Highway was overgrown and mostly forgotten, and became a spot for abandoned cars and drug use.

Saturday is Free Fishing Day, Kids to Parks Day in Indiana  WNDU-TV

Saturday is Free Fishing Day and Kids to Parks Day in Indiana, and the state's DNR has several events planned. From the Indiana DNR: Share your love of the ...

The Best Men's Fly Fishing Gear of 2019  Outside Magazine

Gear so capable, the trout will practically come to you.

Brennan: Barr Is Fishing For Something In FISA Warrant To "Misrepresent" As A Deep State Plot Against Trump  RealClearPolitics

In an interview Tuesday with MSNBC's Nicole Wallace, former CIA Director John Brennan said the Trump team's insistence on investigating the FISA warrants ...

Recreational cod fishing could restart, barely, in Northeast  Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel

Federal regulators are considering allowing recreational fishermen to catch one Gulf of Maine cod per year during limited seasons.

Love bug Invasion: Florida woman's fishing trip ruined by love bugs  ABC Action News

SARASOTA, Fla. — Love bugs have taken over the Tampa Bay area, there's no denying it. What's worse than love bugs on your vehicle? Love bugs all over you ...

Veterans Honored in 10th Annual Tight Lines for Troops Fishing Tournament  9&10 News

The 10th Annual Tight Lines for Troops happened early Saturday morning in Manistee. The yearly fishing tournament focuses on taking veterans out on Lake ...

Want to try fishing at night? McDuffie County wants you to enjoy the experience!  WRDW-TV

It's the season for night fishing at the McDuffie Public Fishing Area (PFA). The PFA will also be offering free fishing days in June.

Minnesota fishing opener brings sunshine and (some) walleyes  St. Paul Pioneer Press

It was calm on the St. Louis River early Saturday and you could hear Dylan Perbonich arguing with his buddies from 200 yards across the water. “I told you it was ...

‘Fish for the Fallen’ Fishing Derby for Veterans  WNEP Scranton/Wilkes-Barre

NOXEN TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- A group of veterans cast their fishing lines in the water to honor fallen *service* members in Wyoming County. The fishing derby also ...

Signs of Chicago fishing, lilacs blooming to full moon: Midwest Fishing Report  Chicago Sun-Times

Good signs of Chicago fishing come, from lilacs bursting into bloom to full moon coming Saturday, for this sprawling raw-file Midwest Fishing Report.

Fishing report, May 16  The Columbian

Effective Thursday, angling for summer steelhead and spring Chinook jacks will be open between Tongue Point and the I-5 Bridge on the Columbia River.

Minnesota lawmakers reel in fish - but no budget deal - at 2019 fishing opener  MPR News

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders kicked off the 2019 fishing opener together in Albert Lea on Saturday, but they're not any closer to striking a ...

One of Maine's biggest lakes has too many fish. The state wants your help.  Bangor Daily News

State biologists in the Moosehead Lake region are preparing for the second annual Chesuncook Lake Salmon Derby on Memorial Day weekend.. Maine news ...

Fishing Report: Beware the brackish boogeymen  St. Augustine Record

There are few surprises in the fishing scene this week. So I thought we'd take a minute to talk about another kind of surprise always waiting out on the water.

Man facing charge for fish tournament fraud  KXII-TV

GRAYSON COUNTY, Tex. (KXII) - A man is accused of fraud for violating rules in a high school fishing tournament. Ryan Lovelace was the supervisor for the ...

Alaska's commercial fishing field shifting toward specialization, shrinking participation  KTUU.com

ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Across Alaska, the number of people fishing commercially is declining and the methods used and species targeted have ...

Photo | Fishing boat washes ashore on Capitola Beach  Santa Cruz Sentinel

Workers from TowBoat US Santa Cruz, a marine and salvage company, recover items Thursday afternoon from Delfin, a fishing boat that lies overturned on ...

Anderson: Generous limits a big fishing-opener draw on Upper Red  Star Tribune

UPPER RED LAKE, MINN. – The most important person working on the shores of this giant lake Saturday, the opening of walleye fishing, was Jordan Waldo, ...

World-class fishing just a short drive away in Merced County  San Francisco Chronicle

For world-class striped-bass fishing, look no further than two neighboring bodies of water on the eastern slopes of the Pacific Coast ranges of Merced County.

Inland Salmon Seasons Approved at Fish and Game Commission Meeting  CDFW News

California's inland salmon anglers can look forward to a better salmon fishing season than last year. A projected return of 379600 spawning Sacramento River ...

Man charged in connection with Texas fishing tournament fraud  KWTX

A man accused of fraud for violating the rules in a Texas high school fishing tournament is free on bond after his arrest.

Sewage leak prompts swimming, boating, fishing advisory for Bayview Lake, Village Creek  AL.com

A sewage spill at the Village Creek Reclamation has prompted warning about water activities in areas affected by the spill. The Jefferson County Department of ...

Fishing report: Late spring fishing still going strong  The Florida Times-Union

The late spring, pre-summer pattern continues to hold in Mayport. Kingfish are all over the nearshore wrecks, the jetties are holding big reds and hordes of ...