Fishing
Results of 7-year catch-and-release trout study on Vermont’s Dog River set to be unveiled
In response to trout decline, Fish and Wildlife implemented an experimental catch-and-release or “no-kill” restriction for the lower eight miles of the river. Adult anglers were also restricted to artificial flies and lures.
South Dakota limiting access to ‘private’ lakes
March decision that neither outdoors enthusiasts nor private landowners have the right to the water has reintroduced uncertainty into an already complex problem of how South Dakota’s non-meandered lakes should be used.
Sturgeon research begins on South Dakota lake
Getting a good idea of just how well shovelnose sturgeon are faring in Lake Sharpe is one of study’s goals.
Trout, trout, pretty little trout: Stocking time on the Vermillion River {video}
With the Minnesota trout opener looming on April 15, DNR Fisheries crews were planting thousands of rainbows in the south-metro coldwater fishery.
NYSDEC exceeds target in steelhead egg take
Meanwhile, biologists throughout Lake Erie have been implanting acoustic transmitters in walleye to understand fish movements and how they relate to fishing effort and harvest.
Ohio free fishing weekend May 6-7
It’s the only weekend in which anyone 16-years-old or older doesn’t need to obtain a fishing license.
Spring perch fishing heats up on St. Mary’s River
Ice not completely gone, but enough of it has retreated and broken up to allow careful angler to search for perch while dodging icebergs.
In Columbia River Basin, more dangers than usual for young migrating salmon
Fish could face a potentially lethal problem in spillways at dams where increased nitrogen in the water can cause tissue-damaging gas bubble trauma.
Golden shiners at center of bait debate in Minnesota
It pits bait shops blocked from importing the minnows and fisheries managers who say the ban is a critical defense against fish disease and invasive carp.
