April 28, 2009

Richmond, VA – The Department of Environmental Quality and the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries are directing ongoing scientific studies this year in preparation for potential fish kills. Spring 2009 investigations will focus on weekly observations, continued fish health evaluations and in-depth study of possible bacterial causes of the kills. Since 2004, unexplained fish […]

Annapolis, Md. – The Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review (AELR) Committee of the General Assembly approved emergency regulations for summer flounder size limits, as suggested by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fisheries Service. “DNR has worked closely with coastal fisheries management partners and Maryland anglers to implement size limits that best meet its

All 20 of the Phoenix and Tucson area Urban Fishing Program lakes are scheduled for catfish stockings the week of April 27 – May 2.  Water conditions and pH levels are good to excellent at all lakes and golden alga is currently under control.  Recent fish loses will be replaced (article below). FAMILY FUN AT

Columbus, OH – Ohioans are encouraged to take advantage of “Free Fishing Days” on May 2 and 3 and experience the great fishing Ohio has to offer, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. For these two days only, Ohio anglers may fish in any of the state’s public waters

Madison, Wis. (AP) – Wisconsin’s inland fishing season opens Saturday, and the state Department of Natural Resources says it expects to sell 1.4 million fishing licenses this year. Resident licenses cost $20 each. The governor’s annual fishing opener will be held on the Chippewa Flowage. The DNR says that because spring has been slow to