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Cod Season Opens
This increase from last year's zero possession limit is due to a slight increase in the biomass of Gulf of Maine cod, which allowed an increase in the recreational harvest limit.
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Missouri Black Bass Season Opens May 28
The black bass catch-and-keep season applies to most streams south of the Missouri River for largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted or Kentucky bass and runs from May 28 to Feb. 28, 2017. Anglers may catch these species legally all year, anywhere in the state.
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California Halibut Opens May 1
California's recreational Pacific halibut (Hippoglossus stenolepis) fishery season will open May 1. This year the fishery will be held to a federally established quota of 29,640 pounds. The open season dates will be May 1-15, June 1-15, July 1-15, Aug. 1-15 and Sept. 1-Oct. 31, or until the quota is reached, whichever is earlier. The open and closed periods are intended to spread fishing opportunities from spring through fall. Anglers are limited to one rod and two hooks while fishing for Pacific halibut.
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New Hampshire Large-Lakes Fishing Season Opens April 1
One of the mildest winters in memory has already led to ice-free conditions on expansive portions of New Hampshire's large lakes (e.g. Winnipesaukee), which will allow for abundant angling opportunities come April 1, the start of open-water fishing on lakes managed for landlocked salmon, lake trout, and rainbow trout. The traditional "watching and waiting" period for available open water to slip in the first small trolling craft - typically 2-3 weeks after the official opener - will certainly not be the case this year!
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Catching Heavyweight Bass Will Be Key To Winning At First Open In Kissimmee
The first Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Southern Open of 2016 heads to Kissimmee Chain of Lakes out of Kissimmee, Fla., Jan. 28-30, where anglers will compete for cash and prizes and also a berth in the 2017 GEICO Bassmaster Classic presented by GoPro.
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B.A.S.S. Reschedules First Central Open Because Of Heavy Rains, Flooding
Because of heavy rains, major flooding and unsafe navigational waters in the Atchafalaya Basin, B.A.S.S. — working with local officials — has elected to reschedule the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Central Open to fall 2016.
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2016 Bassmaster Opens Schedule Announced
2016 Bassmaster Opens Schedule Announced BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Some of America’s best bass fishing waters will play host to competitors in the 2016 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Opens Series. The series will span 10 months, visit seven states and offer nine invitations to the Super Bowl of Bass Fishing — the Bassmaster Classic.
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Snowy Grouper Opens in South Atlantic Aug. 20
The recreational sector for snowy grouper in the South Atlantic Region will re-open on August 20, 2015, with an annual catch limit of 23,647 pounds gutted weight or 4,152 fish.
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Fly Fishing Museum Opens in Cherokee, N.C.
Cherokee NC's newest attraction – the Fly Fishing Museum of the Southern Appalachians – is now open. Through exhibits and videos visitors will learn about past fly fishing legends, the evolution of rods and reels, basic knots, fly-tying, types of gear, types of gamefish, regional fishing waters, and the history of fly fishing in the Southeast.
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