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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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Invasive Algae found in Massachusetts' Westfield River West Branch
The presence of the freshwater algae Didymosphenia geminata (a.k.a Didymo or "rock snot") was recently observed by Dr. Caleb Slater, a fisheries biologist with the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) during routine fisheries sampling on August 31, 2015 in the West Branch of the Westfield River in the town of Chester in Hampden County. DFW collected samples and made the preliminary identification which was confirmed by independent experts on September 2.
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Feather River (CA) Hatchery Fish Ladder to Open Sept. 14
The fish ladder at Feather River Hatchery in Oroville will open Monday, Sept. 14, signaling the start of the spawning season on the Feather River. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) hatchery workers will open the gates in the ladder about 8 a.m. and will take more than 3 million spring-run eggs and 12 million fall-run eggs over the next two months in order to produce Chinook salmon for release next spring
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American River Hatchery Suffers Fish Die-off
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is working to keep hundreds of thousands of trout alive at the American River Hatchery after warm water temperatures killed approximately 155,000 trout Tuesday.
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Brent Ehrler's 2015 BASS St. Lawrence River Recap
To purchase the products featured in this link click here - http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Featur... After battling his way through 107 anglers, Brent Ehrler was able to secure a check and a 37th place finish on the St. Lawrence River. Bagging a 47.3lb, 3-day limit, Brent used a combination of Lucky Craft Jerkbaits, Keitech Swimbaits, and a Yamamoto Shad Shape drop shot rig to put his fish in the boat. Erhler also talks about his Daiwa rod and reel that is designed to reduce backlashes. Make sure to keep it locked-in to the Tackle Warehouse VLOG page to get the most exclusive angler insight, tournament tips, and the best products at the best prices.
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Whirling Disease Confirmed in N.C.'s Watauga River
On July 27, 2015, whirling disease was confirmed in rainbow trout collected from Watauga River in Watauga County– the first occurrence of the disease in North Carolina. Whirling disease affects fish in the trout and salmon family with rainbow and brook trout, two species found in North Carolina waters, being the most susceptible
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Relocation of Endangered Mussels Will Allow for Dam Removal on Michigan's Grand River
Close-up of snuffbox musselThe Department of Natural Resources today announced that the next step to remove the Lyons Dam on the Grand River in Ionia County will proceed as officials start searching for threatened and endangered mussels and moving them out of harm's way.
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Emergency Merced River Angling Closure in Effect as of Aug. 18
High water temperatures in the lower Merced River have prompted the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to close a portion of the river to angling earlier than usual. This early closure begins today, Aug. 18, and affects only the Merced River from Crocker-Huffman Dam downstream to the Snelling Road Bridge, a distance of approximately 5.5 miles.
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Coast Guard Reminds Boaters to Stay Safe at Columbia River Buoy 10
The Buoy 10 fishing season, named after the channel marker near the mouth of the Columbia River, brings thousands of fishermen from around the world each year to the Columbia River.
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How and Why a Jerkbait, the Setup and more with Brent Ehrler at St. Lawrence River
Daiwa pro Brent Ehrler explains using a jerkbait, why he did and his rod and reel set-up and why for the St. Lawrence River.
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How and Why a Jerkbait, the Setup and More: Brent Ehrler St. Lawrence River
Daiwa pro Brent Ehrler explains using a jerkbait, why he did and his rod and reel set-up and why for the St. Lawrence River.
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Evers Win Makes History on St. Lawrence River
Over the course of 18 years and 196 Tour-level tournaments on the Bassmaster Trail, Team Mercury pro Edwin Evers has established himself as one of the best bass fishermen in the world. He's racked up double-digit wins (10), banked almost $2.5 million in winnings, and is a legitimate threat every year to win the Angler of the Year title.
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Edwin Evers Becomes First To Score Back-to-Back Elite Series Wins
Edwin Evers of Talala, Okla., takes first place at the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River. He brought a four-day total of 77 pounds, 10 ounces to the scales to be the first angler ever to win back-to-back Elite Series titles.
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Evers Sees Lead Dwindle In Bassmaster Elite At St. Lawrence River
Edwin Evers of Talala, Okla., maintains the lead on Day 3 of the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River. He has a three-day total of 60 pounds, 2 ounces.
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Evers Rockets Into Lead In Bassmaster Elite On The St. Lawrence River
Edwin Evers of Talala, Okla., takes the lead on Day 2 of the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River bringing 22 pounds, 9 ounces to the scales for a two-day total weight of 43 pounds, 12 ounces.
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Whirling Disease Found in Wautauga River Rainbow Trout in NC
Whirling disease, a disorder affecting trout, has been confirmed in rainbow trout collected from Watauga River near Foscoe in Watauga County — the first occurrence of the disease in North Carolina.
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Coast Guard Rescues 3 After Collision with Breakwall
Shortly after 9:30 p.m., a watchstander at Coast Guard Sector Lake Michigan received a call from a good Samaritan stating he had witnessed a vessel run into the breakwall. - See more at: http://www.thefishingwire.com/story/352396#sthash.u5luOLVe.dpuf
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Bigger, Healthier Smallmouth Await Elite Series Pros at St Lawrence River
After making stops on some of the finest largemouth bass fisheries in the United States, the Bassmaster Elite Series is shifting to a fishery known for its hefty smallmouth population for the Evan Williams Bourbon Bassmaster Elite at St. Lawrence River.
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Drought Prompts Sturgeon Moratorium on Columbia, Snake Rivers
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) will close sturgeon fishing on portions of the Columbia and Snake rivers under temporary rules to reduce stress on the fish caused by low, warm water conditions. - See more at: http://www.thefishingwire.com/story/351750#sthash.CeTMM4Fu.dpuf
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Boyd Duckett Rides James River Tides To Lead Northern Open
Boyd Duckett of Guntersville, Ala., takes the lead on Day 1 of the Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Northern Open #1 presented by Allstate held on the James River out of Richmond, Va. Duckett brought 20 pounds, 4 ounces to the scales at Thursday's weigh-in.
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