Louisiana draws down six waters this fall to slow salvinia

Louisiana wildlife officials are lowering five lakes and one complex this fall to slow giant salvinia; drawdown windows are now set.
Lackawanna Lake drawdown starts as dam rehabilitation begins

A drawdown of 198-acre Lackawanna Lake began this week as construction starts on the 69-foot dam and fishing rules have been eased.
Michigan launches Great Lakes whitefish rescue this fall

Michigan will collect spawning Great Lakes whitefish this fall backed by $350,000 in state funding and Great Lakes Fishery Trust dollars.
Kentucky Fish and Wildlife recaps June regulation amendments

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife published a recap of administrative regulations that took effect in June 2026, including Otter Creek changes.
West Virginia blue catfish weight record set at 72.75 pounds

WVDNR certified a new state weight record for blue catfish at 72.75 pounds and 48.15 inches, caught on the Ohio River in Jackson County.
Oregon yelloweye rockfish fishery to reopen after 25 years

Oregon commercial fleets can keep yelloweye rockfish in 2027 for the first time since 2002 under a small allowable landing.
Bassmaster Elite 2027 schedule set, Florida opener Feb. 11

The 2027 Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series will run nine events from Feb. 11 through Aug. 22, opening on Lake Okeechobee.
NJ Sea Birds Win Atlantic Division Fishing Title

The New Jersey Sea Birds secured the Atlantic Division Championship on August 24, 2026, capping a weekend that saw them overcome a significant deficit on the final day. The team entered Championship Sunday trailing Lights Out Boston by 275 points but erased that gap within 23 minutes of lines in. The Sea Birds faced challenges […]
Lights Out Boston Leads Atlantic After Grand Slam

Lights Out Boston secured a significant lead in the Atlantic Division Championship on Sunday, August 23, 2026, by completing a billfish grand slam. This achievement pushed them to 1,025 points, establishing a 275-point advantage heading into Championship Sunday. The second day of the Atlantic Division Championship weekend in Ocean City saw intense competition. North Carolina […]
Santee Cooper Lakes Fishing Heats Up for Catfish, Bream

A public comment period for a proposed red snapper season, which could impact South Carolina anglers, is set to close on August 25. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries is currently accepting feedback on the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources’ Exempted Fishing Permit proposal. If approved, this permit would allow South Carolina to […]