National Fishing

A new Oklahoma state record smallmouth bass was caught at Lake Lawtonka this past weekend. It weighed in at 8-lb. 7-oz. and was 23 1/8 inches long. CENTRAL Arcadia: April 1. Elevation normal. Bass fair

Record warmth this winter has brought an early start to spring in New Hampshire this year, and that’s good news for anglers targeting the “King of Fish” – broodstock Atlantic salmon that are stocked into

Anglers fishing in southeastern North Dakota are reminded of a new length requirement when fishing for walleye.

LAKE MEAD – High winds continue to hamper anglers, especially on the normally busy weekends. Overall the fishing action has been slow though anglers are catching a few striped and largemouth bass when the wind

BEAR LAKE: (April 03) Biologist Scott Tolentino reports good fishing for cutthroat trout in 43 feet of water. Try trolling jointed Rapalas (size 11) and flatfish in U20 and T4 sizes. BIRCH CREEK RESERVOIR: (April

BURRASTON PONDS: (April 02) Anglers report good fishing with traditional baits. CANYON VIEW PARK POND: (April 02) The pond has been stocked, and you’ll find good fishing with traditional baits and lures. Fish may congregate

BIG SANDWASH RESERVOIR: (April 02) The ice is off and fishing should be fair to good. BROUGH RESERVOIR: (April 02) The lake ice is gone. We’ve had reports of fair to good fishing for rainbows.

Volunteers from high schools, sporting clubs, civic groups, colleges, and other people with a passion for rivers, fish, or fishing are needed to assist the MassWildlife personnel in stocking approximately 750,000 salmon fry (juvenile fish)

Fishing Highlight of the Week: Fancy fly boxes can be expensive but there’s an alternative, especially if you like to travel light while you’re wading.