Freshwater Fishing

Minnesota DFL lawmakers are calling for a ban on polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS. So-called "forever chemicals" never break down and have been linked to harmful health effects, including cancer. Now, a new national study highlights concerns about the amount of these chemicals found in some freshwater fish. This study could have implications for Minnesota … [Read more...] about Minnesota health experts monitoring PFAS contamination in freshwater fish

Seattle is a city located on the west coast of the United States, known for its beautiful scenery and abundance of outdoor activities. One of Seattle's most popular pastimes is fishing, as the city is home to a variety of freshwater and saltwater fishing opportunities. Freshwater fishing in Seattle can be found on the many rivers, streams and lakes that run through the area. … [Read more...] about Freshwater Fishing in Seattle

Fish of the weekLargemouth bass - The bass bite is good and will only improve as many fish stage and prepare for the next spawn.strike zone, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13Around Polk County1 Around Lakeland, in Saddle Creek, bass are starting to show up around the park and plastic worms, rigged with no weight, are producing along the banks. A good number of tilapia … [Read more...] about The bass are biting hard, but it will still get better

Students taking a new biology course at Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in Ypsilanti are getting hands-on experience that could break new ground in research on invasive freshwater jellyfish.EMU biology professor Cara Shillington says she was surprised that there wasn't much published research on the subject of small freshwater jellyfish (craspedacusta sowerbii, also known as … [Read more...] about EMU students study invasive freshwater jellyfish in Dexter Township through a new course

WASHINGTON - A new study warns that eating just one serving of freshwater fish, such as catfish, trout or salmon, could expose people to a large amount of harmful chemical compounds. Environmental Working Group researchers have discovered elevated levels of so-called "forever chemicals" in fish caught in U.S. lakes and rivers. Their study found that eating just a single … [Read more...] about Study Says Just One Freshwater Fish Exposes Eaters To One Month’s worth of Chemicals Forever

Something is fishy. Eating just one serving of freshwater fish, such as trout or carp, could expose people to potentially toxic chemical compounds, according to a new study. The findings, which were published by Environmental Research, revealed that eating even a single serving of freshwater fish a year could equal a month of drinking water with high levels of … [Read more...] about Eating freshwater fish may expose people to toxic chemicals: study

The Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame The committee is pleased to announce that Wally "Mr. Crappie" Marshall of Anna, Texas will be inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023. Marshall revolutionized crappie fishing through innovative products, tournaments and promotion of the sport Marshall generously gives back to the fishing community through his philanthropic work, teaching … [Read more...] about Wally Marshall will be inducted into the Texas Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame

Fish of the weekSpotted Perch—Cooler weather continues to keep the speck bite good for anglers in the Central Florida area.strike zone, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12Around Polk County1 Around Lakeland, in Saddle Creek, decent numbers of 3-4lb bass have been caught on live shiners this week and a good number of catfish have been caught on liver. Good-sized walleye, up … [Read more...] about The speck bite remains strong thanks to the cool weather

MSU researchers examined how freshwater wildlife navigate waterways in the face of climate change and humans altering the landscape. Like many others, you may have taken a vacation this summer. If you drove, chances are you've traveled the main roads. If you flew, you probably traveled through a large airport, quite possibly a major airline hub. This is because highways … [Read more...] about Freeways and hubs: Helping freshwater wildlife keep up with climate change

Until recently, the record for the world's largest freshwater fish was held by a giant Mekong catfish (Pangasianodon gigas) which was caught in the Mekong River in Thailand in 2005. It measured 2.7m from head to tail. tail and weighed 293 kg.However, in June 2022, a Cambodian fisherman fishing in the Mekong River caught a giant freshwater stingray (Urogymnus polylepis) that … [Read more...] about What is the largest freshwater fish in the world?

Credit: IISD (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0) Cedar Lake Walleye and Northern Pike Fisheries has achieved organic certification from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), the internationally recognized standard for sustainable fishing. The fishery is the second freshwater fishery in the province of Manitoba and only the third in Canada to enter the MSC program. Manitoba is also the … [Read more...] about Cedar Lake, Manitoba, becomes Canada’s third MSC-certified sustainable freshwater fishery

The dam removal on the Klamath River, scheduled for early 2024, is an important milestone on the road to restoring America's healthy rivers. This action will restore nearly 300 miles of river habitat in the Klamath and its tributaries in southern Oregon and northern California, allowing salmon, a critical source of economic and nutritional value to local communities, to … [Read more...] about A key step in the objectives of freshwater restoration and protection

A planned working relationship with the Great Lakes Research Center, a 55,000-square-foot Michigan Tech facility on the banks of the Portage Canal in Houghton, could help the Freshwater Center quickly gain credibility and access to funding. The center is a soft-funded research institution, meaning it receives no direct funding from Michigan Tech, said Great Lakes Research … [Read more...] about Michigan Tech to build Traverse City freshwater research site

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) -- Two recently announced grants from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will allow the Chesapeake Bay Foundation and the James River Association to move forward with freshwater mussel restoration in Virginia. The projects come after a 2021 report called for a comprehensive regional mussel restoration plan to address dramatic population … [Read more...] about Muscle in freshwater mussel restoration in the Chesapeake Bay

(WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — It helps to have a little foresight: A family is visiting Erie and they take a trip to the Bicentennial Tower on the Bayfront. When they finish exploring the tower, they don't immediately pack into their cars and get back on the interstate; instead, they walk to the Great Lakes Research and Education Center at the marina. Inside, they can see local … [Read more...] about Gannon launches $24 million project to protect freshwater, strengthen Erie

Researchers caught a lake sturgeon in New York's Cayuga Lake in October. The 154-pound, 6-foot-5-inch fish, obtained by New York Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) biologists conducting a population survey, was nearly twice the size of the largest sturgeon previously caught in Cayuga. It was only 5 pounds lighter than a sturgeon thought to be the largest ever … [Read more...] about New York biologists catch and tag 154-pound lake sturgeon in Cayuga Lake

What makes some fish wildly popular, while others fall completely off the radar? Tackle sales are part of it. Bass are in the forefront of angling because we buy lots of bass tackle, thus providing motivation for the fishing industry to push bass, bass, and more bass. The same goes for walleyes and trout. That’s not the whole picture, though. Frankly, I think a lot of it has … [Read more...] about The 10 Most Challenging and Fun to Catch Freshwater Fish

When people use freshwater beyond a physically sustainable rate, it causes a cascade of impacts on ecosystems, people and the planet. These impacts include groundwater wells drying up, fish stocks being stranded before they can spawn, and protected wetland ecosystems turning into dry landscapes. Developments in computer and satellite modeling have fostered a new … [Read more...] about Growing threat to ecosystems and communities as global freshwater basins dry up

YPSILANTI, MI -- Freshwater jellyfish seem to be popping up around Michigan, prompting questions about the aquatic animal most people thought could only be found in the ocean. A class of Eastern Michigan University students is spending their first semester tracking these freshwater jellyfish through a biology elective led by Professor Cara Shillington. The group collected 25 … [Read more...] about Freshwater Jellyfish in Michigan? EMU students researching the phenomenon

Veterans Day Friday is a free fishing day. There was a record Great Lakes Lake Erie caught on the Canadian side of Lake Ohio last week. Heavy rains are expected. Ohio angler catches 10-pound smallmouth A week ago, Gregg Gallagher and his son Grant got a gift when fog canceled a school day (they're both teachers) and made for more time on Lake Erie. From Ohio, they headed … [Read more...] about Ohio angler catches record 10-pound smallmouth in Lake Erie

A Tennessee man surprised state wildlife officials last month by catching a monster blue catfish that weighed more than 100 pounds. Angler Micka Burkhart caught the 118.7-pound bluegill while fishing the Cumberland River last month. Pending official certification, Burkhart's catch as of Sept. 24 will likely hold the new Tennessee state record, breaking the one that had held for … [Read more...] about Tennessee man breaks 24 year old record with a huge blue catfish

YPSILANTI, MI -- Freshwater jellyfish seem to be popping up around Michigan, prompting questions about the aquatic animal most people thought could only be found in the ocean. Read more: Jellyfish sighting in Brighton pond a rare, sporadic event, says expert A class of Eastern Michigan University students is spending their first semester tracking these freshwater jellyfish … [Read more...] about Jellyfish in Michigan? Students dive to study the freshwater phenomenon

Autumn sees several species of native salmon return to their home rivers to spawn. Chinook, coho and chum salmon are among those that can be seen swimming the Columbia River, Willapa Bay and its tributaries. Although salmon also run in the spring, summer and even winter, the fall runs are the most numerous. All of these anadromous fish were born in the same freshwater they … [Read more...] about Salmon season: Columbia River, Willapa Bay and its tributaries

Almost all smaller rainbow trout have "parr marks" on their sides. This is one of nature's camouflage techniques. When any type of fish has just hatched, they are food for so many other fish, animals, birds, etc. These black markings and spots are just another way to help hide these fish from other predators. They are primarily found in shallower water and as they grow … [Read more...] about Kern River: Different colors of the rainbow

DALLAS (KDAF) - While Texas has hundreds of freshwater fishing spots, some are closer to anglers than others. And in the Rio Grande Valley, where saltwater fishing dominates, there are still some who can't resist the lure of venturing inland to a new fishing destination. So where should you go in Texas if you're looking to catch bass, walleye, and catfish. A report … [Read more...] about The best fishing spots in Texas

When water levels reach record lows here in the Kern River Valley, many places are exposed, especially in Lake Isabella. Many ideas have been written about spotting exposed areas now to provide better fishing success later when the waters rise. However, not many anglers who view these sites understand what these sites are and what they can offer now and in the future. The … [Read more...] about Discovering America’s Freshwater Giants

In a Nov. 10 news release, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced it was increasing the daily catch limit for adult coho salmon throughout the Chehalis Basin. Anglers can now catch a daily limit of six salmon and can retain two adults with a minimum size of 12 inches. No more than one of the retained fish may be a wild coho, and the other must be a … [Read more...] about WDFW is increasing the daily catch limit for coho salmon starting Saturday

CORVALLIS, Ore. -- After wildfires burn vegetation surrounding rivers, fish in those rivers appear unaffected by a lack of shade cover to cool the waters to a comfortable temperature, University researchers report Oregon State. OSU researchers say vegetation in areas immediately surrounding a stream provides shade, cooling the stream to a comfortable temperature for … [Read more...] about Wildfires appear to have little short-term impact on freshwater fish populations, OSU study finds | news

A Minnesota woman and her daughter were shocked during a fishing trip when they encountered a huge turtle trying to steal her fish. Shala Holm shared pictures of the amazing aquatic turtle on Facebook after finding it during a trip. Holm told Newsweek, "We were staying at a resort on the Mississippi River, Niemeyer's Rugged River Resort, which we've been going to for the … [Read more...] about Kayakers come face to face with giant turtle: ‘So scary’

New York has so many wonderful rivers (big and small) that run through the upstate region and beyond. We take a look at 11 of New York State's great fishing rivers. These include the Niagara, Susquehanna, Chenango, Hudson, Genesee, and others. There might even be one or two here that you've never heard of. With each river, we highlight a great "river city" to go with it. Take … [Read more...] about 11 Amazing Upstate New York Towns With Great Fishing