CT DEP 2009 Preseason Trout Stocking Well Underway

Opening Day of trout season is Saturday, April 18th
Trout Management Areas offer preseason angling opportunities
FIND YOUR RODS, DUST OFF YOUR LURES, CHECK YOUR WADERS, AND GET READY FOR OPENING DAY OF TROUT FISHING SEASON!  The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is also gearing up for the 2009 season. DEP’s Inland Fisheries Division began its annual [...]

DNR Seeks Comments on Lake and Stream Management Plans in the Grand Marais Area

Every year, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) prepares or revises individual fisheries lake and stream management plans for several waters in each management area and seeks public comment on the plans.
In the Grand Marais area, plans for the following lakes and streams will revised through
March 2009:

Axe – managed for walleye
Bingshick (BWCAW) – stocked [...]

Pennsylvania Game Commission Announces Results of October Board Meetings

BOARD TAKES STEP TO EXPAND MENTORED YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES
HARRISBURG – Taking a step forward to grow the agency’s popular Mentored Youth Hunting Program (MYHP), the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners today gave final approval to add coyotes to the list of species that may be hunted by youths under the age of 12 while under the [...]

Fish Passage Program Solves Dam Problems

This year the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Fish Passage Program provided nearly $8.3 million to remove or bypass more than 168 barriers to fish passage. Along with nearly $18 million in partnership funds, the Fish Passage Program will help reopen 1,716 miles of streams and rivers and 9,471 acres to improve habitats for [...]

Trout Travails in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa Treated With More Than $300,000 in Fish Aid

Recognizing the need to fix crumbling stream-banks and dilapidated culverts, and to improve water quality for brook trout and other aquatic species, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently provided more than $300,000 to support 16 fish habitat projects in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. With nearly $1 million in partner contributions, the projects will restore [...]

Mountain Lake Guide 2008 Edition Now Available

More than four decades ago, fisheries biologist Pat Marcuson started keeping meticulous notes on the natural lakes that dot the major mountain ranges of south central Montana. Fish species. Maximum, minimum and average fish size and weight. Stocking details. Availability of firewood and camp sites. Elevation and distance from trails. Trail length and incline. And [...]

Wyoming Record Fish

CHEYENNE–With the warmer weather of June, fishing activity is on the rise, and with that increased activity there will be numerous anglers that will be catching large fish – some that may qualify for a new state record.
If previous years are any indication, 2008 will see a number of fish submitted for state record listing. [...]

Jocassee Gorges Angler Access Area Now Features Barrier-Free Fishing

The new and improved Dug Mountain Angler Access Area, a popular fishing spot within Jocassee Gorges in northern Pickens County, was the site of a celebration May 22.
Duke Energy, Trout Unlimited and the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) cooperated on the special project to improve access and site conditions. A barrier-free fishing structure was [...]

Help For Seasoned and New Anglers

Nevada anglers—including those new to the sport as well as seasoned veterans—are fortunate to have a number of readily available, free publications with up-to-date information on just about everything they need to know to enjoy fishing in the state.
The most recent publication from Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), How to Fish in Nevada, serves new [...]

The Spring Bite Is On!

RALEIGH, N.C. – With spring in full bloom, now is the time to get out the rods and reels, purchase a fishing license and head for the nearest body of water to wet a line.
Despite the drought, North Carolina still offers abundant opportunities for anglers eager to cast for their favorite fish – from sunfish [...]