Conservation
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Ponds Converted to Saltwater Creek
Bass Edge Radio, presented by MegaWare KeelGuard features FLW Tour Pro, John Cox in this most recent episode of their top-rated podcast. Bass Edge hosts Aaron Martin and Kurt Dove chat with the #1 Ranked Angler in the World! Topics include Johns commitment to shallow water fishing and his strategies' that make it successful. -
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Commercial and Recreational Rock Crab Fisheries Open near Channel Islands
State waters around the Channel Islands are now open to both the recreational and commercial rock crab fisheries. Today, the director of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), after consultation with the director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), notified the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and the Fish and Game Commission (Commission) that they recommend lifting the remaining closure within the Channel Islands exclusion area between Santa Cruz and Santa Rosa islands.
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Wildlife Conservation Board Funds Environmental Improvement and Acquisition Projects
At its June 2 quarterly meeting, the Wildlife Conservation Board (WCB) approved approximately $17 million in grants to help restore and protect fish and wildlife habitat throughout California. Some of the 20 funded projects will benefit fish and wildlife – including some endangered species – while others will provide the public with access to important natural resources. Several projects will also demonstrate the importance of protecting working landscapes that integrate economic, social and environmental stewardship practices beneficial to the environment, landowners and the local community. The state funds for all these projects come from initiatives approved by voters to help preserve and protect California’s natural resources. Funded projects include:
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SF-AFG Steering Committee - S.2533 Update
California anglers are in danger of losing the San Francisco Bay - Delta striped bass, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, and panfish fisheries due to this poorly crafted bill
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Lead Someone to Water June 4-5 for Free Fishing Days
Make plans to grab your fishing pole and visit a nearby river or lake this Saturday and Sunday, June 4-5, to take advantage of Oklahoma's annual Free Fishing Days.
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New Ohio State Record Yellow Perch Certified
The new state record yellow perch, weighing 2.86 pounds, was caught by David Berg of Mentor, Ohio in Lake Erie in Lake County, Ohio. Berg caught the yellow perch April 18, 2016, using a minnow for bait, on a St. Croix spinning rod with 8 lb test braided line. Berg's yellow perch is 15.75 inches long and 13.75 inches in girth.
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NOAA Fisheries Releases Design Guidelines for Nature-like Fish Passages
Fish ladders and other types of fish passage for migratory sea-run fish have been constructed for more than 275 years, with an assortment of attempted designs. In the last 45 years or so, we have learned a great deal about what works and what doesn't when it comes to restoring access to upstream spawning and rearing habitats for our region's 14 diadromous fish species, including three which are listed under the Endangered Species Act.
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Boaters Can Help Combat Spread of Invasive Mussels Over Memorial Day Weekend
Quagga and zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mussels native to Eurasia. They multiply quickly, encrust watercraft and infrastructure, alter water quality and the aquatic food web, and ultimately impact native and sport fish communities. These mussels spread from one body of water to another by attaching to watercraft, equipment and nearly anything that has been in an infested waterbody.
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Alabama: Free Fishing Day June 11
On Saturday, June 11, Alabamians will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters. Free Fishing Day is part of National Fishing and Boating Week, which runs June 4-12. Free Fishing Day allows residents and non-residents to fish without a fishing license for a day in both salt and fresh waters.
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Frankenfish Now Called "Pork of the Potomac"
The northern snakehead was already starring in horror films like "Frankenfish" and "Snakehead Terror" by the time it showed up in the Potomac River in 2004.
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Boaters Must Stop for Invasive Species Check or Risk a Ticket
Boaters 'discovered' a watercraft inspection station in Wasatch County the hard way recently: they were pulled over and ticketed for not stopping at the station.
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Teenager catches state-record flathead catfish
Charles Patchen (13) from Alabama caught a 63.8-pound flathead catfish on the Chattahoochee River in Jackson County at 2:30 p.m. on May 15. He beat the previous certified state record by more than eight pounds.
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8 Reasons We Don’t Support the Garamendi/Feinstein Bills
As our readers are well aware Senator Dianne Feinstein’s drought bill (SB 2533) now has a companion bill in the House of Representatives. Congressman John Garamendi introduced HR 5247 this week which completely mirrors Senator Feinstein’s legislation. What our readers do not know is that Congressman Garamendi has attempted a full court press on Restore the Delta to support this legislation beginning back in February.
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Elites Help Out With Restocking Program That Will Benefit Toledo Bend Reservoir
en thousand Florida-strain largemouth bass fingerlings provided by the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries were released in select areas on Toledo Bend Saturday by a group of volunteers that included pros from the Bassmaster Elite Series, B.A.S.S. staff members and locals, in an effort to produce larger-than-average bass for the next generation of Toledo Bend largemouth.
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Arizona Trout Challenge
Arizona's Trout Challenge Program was developed to encourage anglers to learn more about fishing opportunities in the state. Arizona Game and Fish Department manages many waters statewide to provide anglers the opportunity to catch several different species of trout, including two found only in the Southwest, Gila Trout and Apache Trout.
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Recreational Fishing Industry Brings Policy Priorities to Capitol Hill
Alexandria, VA – – During the American Sportfishing Association’s (ASA) annual spring Government Affairs Committee meeting, recreational fishing industry leaders met with Members of Congress, federal agencies and the Obama Administration to advocate for one of the nation’s most popular outdoor sports. The meeting, held in conjunction with the American Boating Congress, was held May 10-11, in Washington, D.C.
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Michigan's Invasive Species Program annual report highlights first-year successes
Combating invasive species is complex and expensive, but these efforts are exceptionally important in protecting Michigan's woods, water and outdoor recreation opportunities.Michigan's Invasive Species Program Annual Report for 2015, just released, provides an overview of state- and grant-funded projects and programs that are working to prevent invasive species through education and outreach and to detect, monitor and control invasive populations within the state.
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Quagga-affected waters grow: AZGFD identifies Apache, Saguaro, Canyon lakes
Conclusive evidence of quagga mussels has recently been discovered at Canyon, Saguaro and Apache lakes, major recreational waters on the Tonto National Forest. Effective May 1, the Arizona Game and Fish Department will list these lakes as AIS-affected waters under AIS Directors Orders #2.
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