By Darin Schneider, Recreational Site Maintenance Foreman Wednesday, December 23, 2020 – 11:17 AM MST The year 2020 with a pandemic has changed a lot of things for many of us. One change noticed by Fish and Game was an increase to the amount of use that occurred on department owned and managed public access sites. The increased demand for recreational...
March 30, 2023
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Becker Pond produces Idaho record tiger trout
Congratulations to Gatlynn Mayes for hooking into this huge, 4.8-pound tiger trout from Becker Pond in Idaho Falls and setting the new certified weight record for the species. Mayes brought in the 24-inch long tiger on Dec. 16 to be weighed and measured after a day of ice fishing with his father. The previous record for tiger trout...
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Montana Ice Fishing Classes Slated
January 9th in Helena with required Zoom class Thursday, January 7 from 6:30-8:30pm January 23 in Missoula (Frenchtown Pond) with required Zoom class Thursday, January 21 6:30-8:30pm These classes are for the beginner or intermediate ice angler who wants to learn or improve their fishing skills. At the Zoom class you will learn about ice...
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New circle hook regulations for Atlantic Reef Fish
As of Jan. 1, 2021, anglers using hook-and-line with natural bait to target reef fish like snapper or grouper from a vessel in Atlantic state waters are required to use non-stainless-steel, non-offset circle hooks north of 28 degrees north latitude (near Melbourne) and non-stainless-steel hooks south of 28 degrees north latitude. These changes are consistent...
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Florida Cuts Back on Flounder Harvest
At its December Commission meeting, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved changes to the management of Florida’s flounder fishery. A stock status update suggested that the flounder fishery statewide has been in a general declining trend in recent years and is likely overfished and undergoing overfishing on the Atlantic coast of Florida. Other...
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White Bass Virtual Program Jan. 12
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Fishing for white bass – particularly during the spring spawning run – is an activity that’s special to many Missouri anglers. People can learn more about how to hook this popular fish at a Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) free virtual program “Naturalist Notes Virtual Series: White Bass.” This online program will...
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Louisiana Aquatic Volunteer Instructor Workshops Planned
A new year brings new opportunities with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) fishing programs. LDWF is hosting free Aquatic Volunteer Instructor workshops beginning this month. With respect to social distancing and sanitizing, workshops will be led by LDWF biologists and attendees will have the opportunity to learn about fishing and other fishery-related...
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2021 Georgia Fishing Regulations Available
2021 Georgia Fishing Regulations Guidebook Now Available Kick off the brand new year by using the 2021 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide as you make all your fishing plans says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD). “Anglers, new or experienced, should always begin with this publication,” said Scott Robinson, Assistant Chief...
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TWRA’s Annual Winter Trout Stocking Program Is Underway
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency has begun its 2020-21 winter trout stocking schedule. TWRA plans to release approximately 75,000 rainbow trout into Tennessee waters through March. The program provides numerous close to home trout fishing opportunities for anglers during the winter months. These fisheries also provide a great opportunity to introduce children or first-time anglers...
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Oregon 2021 sport bottomfish regulations take effect beginning Friday, January 1, 2021
The 2021 recreational bottomfish fishery will be similar to 2020, with one change: the daily general marine fish bag limit is six (6) fish per person per day. Other regulations (same as 2020) Yelloweye rockfish are prohibited at all times and in all waters Open at all depths Jan.1 through May 31 and again beginning Sept....