Charter Fishing Info

Toxins released by certain microalgae can contaminate fish and shellfish which then become toxic to humans. Researchers have, for the first time, identified the mechanisms of action of two of these toxins. They have shown how and why they cause neurological symptoms. These findings could provide a basis for the development of new tests to screen for these toxins. » Read More

Action: Open Vance Creek Pond #1 to fishing by juveniles, seniors (over 70 years old) and persons with Department of Fish and Wildlife disability licenses only.Effective dates: March 27, 2010 through April 4, 2010. » Read More

2010 Bassmaster Classic in Birmingham, Alabama on Lay Lake. Arkansas Tournament Fishing "ATF" Pro Staff Chad Lamberth and Calvin Ralls go on the scene and on the water at the Classic with Arkansas "Pro Anglers" Billy McCaghren, Mike McClelland, Darrell West, Kevin Short, and Stephen Browning. » Read More

Action: The daily limit for trout is changed. Only two trout 14 inches or greater may be retained as part of the 5 fish bag limit.Effective date: March 6 through April 30, 2010.Species affected: Trout other than kokanee » Read More

COLUMBIA, S.C. (March 9, 2010) - The Berkley Experience Trailer will be at the Bass Pro Shops in Hanover, Md., for the next stop in 2010. The 60-foot trailer of fun and activities brings fishing education to all skill levels of anglers. The scheduled stop for the Berkley Experience Trailer is March 12th and is set to end March 14th. » Read More

Fisheries biologists and staff from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), with help from volunteers, collected and disposed of 477 abandoned crab traps during LDWF's annual Crab Trap Clean-up Program. The work was conducted on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, in conjunction with the program's volunteer day. » Read More

DENVER, Colo. -- The Colorado Division of Wildlife is starting its 5-year review of statewide fishing regulations and is asking anglers throughout the state to provide comments and suggestions on regulations and possible changes. » Read More

Citizens will have the opportunity Thursday, March 25, to learn about the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposal to designate western Minnesota's Simon Lake as the state's 45th wildlife management lake. » Read More

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks public comments on an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) that was prepared for a project to rehabilitate a portion of the Vermillion River in Empire Township, Dakota County, Minn. » Read More

A 10-year effort by a scientist to develop transgenic rainbow trout with enhanced muscle growth has yielded fish with what have been described as six-pack abs and muscular shoulders that could provide a boost to the commercial aquaculture industry. » Read More

WHAT: Aaron Johnson of Bossier City, La., caught a 5-bass limit weighing 21 pounds, 3 ounces Saturday, March 6, 2010 to win $4,359 in the FLW BFL Cowboy Division tournament on Sam Rayburn Reservoir. » Read More