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Tweet These Changes Only Apply to Commercial Fishing Changes for Summer Flounder and Black Sea Bass Summer Flounder: Effective Wednesday, April 18, 2018, the summer flounder weekly program is set at 350 pounds weekly. This trip limit will remain in effect through April 30, … Continue reading →
Tweet From ‘First Fish’ to ‘Elite Angler’ there are categories for all Skillful Anglers to enter. The wait for the updated Skillful Angler Program is over! The new and improved program allows online application entries and includes additional species. Qualifying … Continue reading →
Tweet With his father’s help, Zaniel Cole, 8, has done the unthinkable in Oklahoma. Not only did Zaniel snag a 100-pound paddlefish, but he also managed to snag a rare shovelnose sturgeon the very same day! Paddlefish and shovelnose sturgeon are … Continue reading →
Tweet Following the recommendation of state health agencies, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) announced today that it will be extending the area open to commercial rock crab fishing from the Sonoma/Mendocino County line to near the Mendocino/Humboldt County line at 40° … Continue reading →
Tweet A new boat ramp giving boaters, paddlers and anglers improved access to the Kinchafoonee Creek and to the upper reaches of Lake Worth opened today in Lee County. Anticipating more than 5,000 users each year, State House Rep. Ed Rynders, … Continue reading →
TweetAction: Allows a limited recreational retention fishery for white sturgeon in the Columbia River estuary. White sturgeon from 44-inches minimum to 50-inches maximum fork length may be retained. Effective Dates: Monday, Wednesday, and Saturdays: May 14, 16, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28, … Continue reading →
TweetBest bets for fishing Spring can offer some of the best fishing of the year, with almost unlimited possibilities. Check out some of the seasonal opportunities on the MyODFW webpage. In the meantime, here are some highlights from this week’s Recreation … Continue reading →
Tweet MADISON – Walleye will be high on anglers’ target list when the regular fishing season opens May 5. It’s a good bet many anglers will be stalking ol’ marble eyes whether from a boat, shore, or they may even … Continue reading →
TweetMADISON – Anglers in Wisconsin will likely find far more walleye waters to fish than they’ll have time to visit in 2018. “Walleye are found naturally in our larger lakes and rivers and Wisconsin represents the heart of North American … Continue reading →
Tweetvents Connect Fish, Rivers and Communities World-Wide In celebration of World Fish Migration Day, a global initiative to create awareness about the importance of open rivers and migratory fish, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Hudson River … Continue reading →
TweetActions: Increases the daily limit for canary rockfish to two fish (from one) in marine areas 1 (Ilwaco) and 2 (Westport). Establishes a daily limit of three flatfish (excluding halibut), such as sole, flounder or sanddab, in all coastal marine areas … Continue reading →
TweetAllow retention of white sturgeon for one day within the following slot limits: Bonneville Pool: between 38-inches and 54-inches fork length. The Dalles Pool: between 43-inches and 54-inches fork length. Effective dates: Friday June 15, 2018 Species affected: White sturgeon Locations: Fishing will … Continue reading →
Tweet Applications for New Three-Day Random Selection Lottery System Opens May 10 As part of New York’s weeklong celebration of Earth Day, the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) … Continue reading →
TweetAnglers who catch and release northern pike can earn state records through an expansion of a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources record fish program that previously included only lake sturgeon, muskellunge and flathead catfish in the catch-and-release category. “These catch-and-release … Continue reading →
Tweet Fishing Basics Class Scheduled at the Go Fish Education Center Join us at the Go Fish Education Center on May 5 (10 am – 12 Noon) for a Fishing Basics Class – but register soon, only 20 spaces available! Interested potential … Continue reading →
Tweet Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing fun, family outings are the objectives for two upcoming Kids’ Fishing Clinics. One will be on Saturday, May 5, in Pensacola, and the other Saturday, May … Continue reading →
TweetWeeklong Celebration of Earth Day with DEC Regional Family-Friendly Events The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is commemorating the 48th anniversary of Earth Day with DEC-sponsored events around the state from April 16 through 22. These family-friendly … Continue reading →
Tweet First opener to feature fishing rules mobile app OLYMPIA–Trout fishing in Washington reaches full speed April 28 when hundreds of lowland lakes – stocked with millions of fish – open for a six-month season. To prepare for the opener, … Continue reading →
Tweet Beginning May 1 and through Sept. 30, nine Georgia Public Fishing Areas (PFA) will offer night fishing opportunities Time for an all-nighter, of fishing! Beginning May 1 and through Sept. 30, nine Georgia Public Fishing Areas (PFA) will offer … Continue reading →
Tweet FWC photo by Carol Rizkalla. It’s nesting season for Florida’s waterbirds, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Audubon Florida are reminding beachgoers and boaters to give these birds and their young space to help … Continue reading →
