Conservation
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Idaho Steelhead Counts on the Rise
The number of steelhead migrating into Idaho is increasing, as counts over Lower Granite Dam have been in the thousands for about three weeks now. During the four day period ending on Sunday, October 4, the average count at Lower Granite was over 2,700 fish per day.
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Bill Benefiting Recreational Fishing Clears House Natural Resources Committee
The recreational fishing industry applauds today’s passage of a bill by the House Natural Resources Committee that benefits recreational fishing and hunting and natural resource conservation
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Fall Trout Stocking Begins in Maryland
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) kicked off the fall trout stocking season last week, releasing roughly 3,500 rainbow trout in Western Maryland.
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California Recreational Spiny Lobster Season Now Underway
Thousands of lobster fishermen eagerly awaited the start of the sport season for California's spiny lobster, which opened Oct. 3 and continues through March 16, 2016.
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Utah Kokanee Fishing Rule Change
New fishing rules will make it easier to know when you and can't keep kokanee salmon in 2016. Photo by Ron Stewart
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Arizona Lifts Fish Consumption Advisory on Gila River, Tributaries
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced today that it has lifted the consumption advisory for fish caught in the Gila River and its tributaries within and downstream of the Phoenix metropolitan area – this includes 100 miles of streams and 286 acres of lakes. Fish caught from these waters are no longer unsafe to eat due to banned pesticides (DDT, chlordane or toxaphene).
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Heavy Rains Suspend North Carolina Trout Stockings
The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission has suspended all Delayed Harvest trout stockings effective today, until further notice, due to forecasted heavy rains and expected flood conditions over the upcoming weekend.
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Two of Oregon's Worst Fish Passage Barriers Removed
This summer, the Fielder and Wimer dams on Evans Creek in Oregon were removed, restoring unimpeded fish passage to an important Rogue River tributary. Completion of this project allows migratory fish, including Endangered Species Act-listed coho salmon, free access to 70 miles of high-quality habitat
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Monroe Lake anglers must take precautions against Asian carp
Invasive Asian carp are knocking on Monroe Lake's door, and DNR officials are warning anglers not to let them in. Silver and bighead carp (collectively referred to as Asian carp) have been found in Salt Creek, directly below the Monroe Lake dam. The dam prevents the carp from entering the lake.
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NOAA Seeks Comments on Changes in Snapper-Grouper, Golden Crab, Dolphin and Wahoo Regulations
NOAA Fisheries Seeks Comments on Proposed Changes for Regulations for Snapper-Grouper and Golden Crab in the South Atlantic, and Dolphin and Wahoo in the Atlantic Region
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Most of Puget Sound to Reopen Oct. 1 for Crab Fishing
Most marine areas of Puget Sound will reopen for recreational crab fishing Oct. 1, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) announced today.
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Westernbass Magazine, Fall 2015
It’s that time again for the bass’ fall feed up. What a fun time of year for anglers. It is no wonder why so many of the championship events are held in the fall. We look forward to the return of the FLW Rayovac circuit to Clear Lake in mid-October as well as the BBT, ABA and CTT TOC’s that are also scheduled on Clear Lake. The River2Sea Open will be a can’t-miss event with $15,000 guaranteed to the top-5 and a random draw for all participating teams for a brand new Jeep Liberty. Anglers can also compete in a new fall striper series brought to us by Dan’s Delta Outdoors. The season is the culmination of the achievements of several western pros - Roy Hawk with his U.S. Open championship as well as his son Sunny Hawk’s co angler win in this year’s Forrest Wood Cup, Aaron Martens with a dominating season and AOY title in the Bassmaster Elite Series, Brent Ehrler leading the points race in the Elite Rookie of the year and so much more. Congratulations to all! Amidst the celebration of accomplishments, this year many of our western anglers face challenges due to wildfires. We would like to encourage support of the BBT and Tracy Bass as they collect donations for those in need. Thank you to these and the other organizations for their efforts!
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NOAA Threatens Recreational Harvest of Red Snapper, Says CCC
There's a lawsuit pending in the U.S. District Court in New Orleans that every recreational angler ought to be following like a hawk.
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Corps Seeks Volunteers for Beaver Lake (AR) Cleanup
The Army Corps of Engineers Beaver Lake Project Office is looking for volunteers to join the Annual Beaver Lake Cleanup, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday Sept 26.
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NOAA Seeks Input on Deep Sea Coral Protection
NOAA invites your input on possible permanent protections for three deep sea canyons — Oceanographer, Gilbert, and Lydonia
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Fishing Industry Supports Red Snapper Data Improvement Act
John's Pass, Florida - Commercial fishermen, charter fishermen, and seafood restauranteurs came together to support a piece of legislation introduced by Congressman David Jolly (FL-13) that proposes to designate $10 million annually in federal grants for important data collection on red snapper and other reef fish species in the Gulf of Mexico. The Gulf Red Snapper Data Improvement Act (H.R.3521) will fund third-party data collection through grants managed by the Southeast Regional Office of the National Marine Fisheries Service.
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Gulf Council to Meet in Galveston, Texas
The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council will meet October 5 - 8, 2015, at the Hilton Galveston Island Hotel in Galveston, Texas. Committee meetings will convene Monday at 8:30 am, concluding at 11:00 am Wednesday.
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Support for Spawning Habitat Protection Zones
As a member of the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council's Snapper/Grouper Advisory Panel, it's important to address the implementation of the Snapper Grouper Amendment 36 – Spawning Special Management Zones (SMZs).
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Two Charged with Poaching 35 Maryland Stripers
Two men were charged on Saturday by a Maryland Natural Resources Police officer with poaching 35 striped bass while fishing from a boat off Kent Narrows.
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Arizona Groups, Businesses Share Lees Ferry Trout Fishery Ideas
Sportsmen, conservationists and fishing guides suggest ways to enhance conditions for rainbow trout and native fish downstream
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