Fishing News

Today - May 26, 2012

Sport anglers not allowed to use felt soles in Alaskan freshwater areas

Anglers planning a trip to Alaska need to be aware of a new regulation that bans the use of waders or boots with felt soles while fishing in all freshwater areas of Alaska. Footgear with absorbent felt or other fibrous material on the soles were banned to reduce and prevent the spread of invasive organisms, including plants into Alaskan waters, which can threaten fish habitat and populations. A ...

Free food, fishing set for National Fishing Day

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center in Athens will kick off National Fishing and Boating Week June 2 by making a family fishing trip affordable with free admission for kids 12 and under plus free fishing for the whole family.

Freshwater fishing report

Goolwa pipi harvest best in a decade

GOOLWA cockles stocks have rebounded after decades of over-fishing and low freshwater inflows, with harvesters reporting a bumper season.

Dirks: Fish known to frequent the following bodies of water

My email box is constantly full of questions about where to find good fishing in the Hudson Valley. In this two-part series, I'll list my top places to catch bass, trout and other freshwater fish.

South Florida fishing report

Bass were biting topwater plugs early and swimbaits and jigs all day along the outside grass lines and points. Bluegills were biting around West Wall and East Wall.

Best Fishing Spots In New York City

In the English language, nothing beats the phrase "gone fishin'." Snag a little free time and take off with a rod and reel to cast your line at the most perfect places in New York. Get to work on that gone fishin' sign, beg off for a mental health day from work and head out to one of these local fishing spots.

Snakes are a part of freshwater fishing

Snakes have been around since Adam and Eve. See, Mr. Dickinson, my Sunday school teacher from 55 years ago, I was listening to your teachings at Avondale Baptist Church.

Oswego County Sites Featured in 2012 Great Lakes Seaway Trail Travel Magazine

The 2012 Great Lakes Seaway Trail Travel Magazine highlights the entire byway region’s War of 1812 history; unique architectural sites including Frank Lloyd Wright and Frederic Law Olmsted masterworks; agricultural bounty from farm markets to wineries; and some of the world’s best sports for freshwater fishing and boating. Continue reading →

Spirit of discovery is what drives anglers to find fish

Two 14-year-old boys helps writer renew his spirit for fishing.