Category: Fishing

Northern Pike Detected in Montana’s Bull River

FWP asking anglers to report catches or observations of pike in Clark Fork tributary

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is asking anglers to report any northern pike caught or observed in the Bull River in Sanders County following the first confirmed detection of the predacious non-native fish.

Anyone who catches or observes a pike on the Bull River should contact fisheries biologist Travis Rehm at 406-382-3032. FWP is trying to identify the extent of the potential pike abundance in the river.

FWP recently received a report from an angler who observed a pike in the river south of Bull Lake near Noxon. Fisheries biologists confirmed the observation by catching and removing the fish. The presence of pike in the river is believed to be the result of an illegal introduction. Read more

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Blue Ribbon Fisheries Program Allocates $440K to Utah’s Best Fishing Spots

GW: Some of the best trout fishing in the world has gotten better.

Blue Ribbon Fisheries are waterbodies that provide some of Utah’s most exceptional, high-quality fishing experiences. The program that designates and helps fund these fisheries recently allocated over $440,000 toward 11 projects aimed at enhancing these waterbodies so they retain their elite status.

There are currently 43 waterbodies in addition to two mountain areas in Utah — streams, rivers and lakes on the Uinta mountains and on Boulder Mountain — that hold this Blue Ribbon status. The Blue Ribbon Fisheries program was created in 2001 by then-Gov. Mike Leavitt, and was formally established in 2005 through an executive order by then-Gov. Jon Huntsman.

“The program was created because Utah’s leaders recognized that fishing is one of the state’s most popular and economically valuable recreational activities,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Trina Hedrick said. “There was a need to recognize the best angling opportunities in the state and to provide additional funding for further improvements to keep them at that level. This program helps fulfill those needs.”

In order to be named a Blue Ribbon Fishery, a waterbody has to meet several requirements and provide highly satisfying fishing and recreational experiences for diverse groups of anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. The waterbodies are selected and reviewed by the Blue Ribbon Fisheries Advisory Council, which is a representative committee of 13 anglers appointed by the governor. Read more

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Best Rigging for Today’s New 36V Trolling Motors

Connect-Ease® 2.0 PRO 24, Pro 36 Trolling Connection Kits provides anglers with quick, easy, and reliable rigging systems (w/onboard charging) for today’s newest 12-, 24-, and 36-volt trolling motors and lithium or AGM batteries

For anglers or recreational boaters running today’s newest brushed or brushless, direct-drive, and more powerful 12-, 24-, and 36-volt bow-mount trolling motors, Connect-Ease is proud to introduce the Connect-Ease 2.0 PRO Trolling Motor Connection systems w/and w/o Onboard Charging, which features heavier-duty 6-gauge wire (a power requirement change over previous 8 gauge) and many other engineering advances.

For 36-volt trolling motors like the new Minn Kota QUEST Series, Garmin Force Kraken, Lowrance GHOST, Power-Pole MOVE, Rhodan HD GPS, Newport Vessels NV and MotorGuide Tour Pro, the Connect-Ease 2.0 36V Series PRO Trolling Motor Connection Kit W/Onboard Charging is incredibly easy-to-install, protects your investment, and offers peace of mind while fishing mission-critical, tournament or big-water situations. Read more

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Free Fishing, Off-Roading and State Park Entry – Michigan’s ‘Three Free’ Weekend June 8-9

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources encourages everyone to take advantage of “Three Free” Weekend – Saturday, June 8, and Sunday, June 9. It’s two full days when Michigan residents and out-of-state visitors can grab a fishing rod, ride the off-road trails and visit state parks, boating access sites and other outdoor locations — all free of charge. Read more

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Michigan DNR euthanizes Atlantic salmon infected with bacterial kidney disease

The 30,000-plus fish were a fraction of statewide fish production, stocking efforts

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced today that fisheries staff had to euthanize just over 31,000 Atlantic salmon that were sick with bacterial kidney disease, or BKD.

In early April, routine prestocking inspection of fish being reared at the Harrietta State Fish Hatchery, in Wexford County, found bacterial kidney disease was present. Staff at the Michigan State University Aquatic Animal Health Lab noted signs of active disease and confirmed the presence of Renibacterium salmoninarum, the bacterium that causes BKD.

BKD is a bacterial disease known to cause mortality in trout and salmon and is believed to be largely responsible for the decline in Great Lakes Chinook salmon populations in the mid-1980s. Read more

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Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s Donating More Than 50,000 Rods and Reels

Nearly 450,000 rods and reels have been donated to not-for-profit partners since Gone Fishing started in 2015.

Johnny Morris, legendary angler, noted conservationist and founder of Bass Pro Shops, from his heart says “Take a kid fishin’, you’ll be happy you did!” and is challenging families everywhere to get outside and enjoy the wonders of fishing and the great outdoors this summer with the Gone Fishing event. To kick off the event, Johnny, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are donating more than 50,000 rods and reels to not-for-profit partners that help kids of all backgrounds connect to the great outdoors.

The ninth annual Gone Fishing event activities include gear donations, dozens of nonprofit partnerships and a variety of free in-store fishing and casting activities at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s locations on the weekends of June 8-9 and June 15-16. Since the program’s inception in 2015, Johnny, Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s have donated nearly 450,000 rods and reels to youth-focused nonprofit organizations across North America.

“Some of my happiest memories are times spent with family and friends fishing and enjoying the great outdoors,” said Johnny, who spent his summers as a young boy fishing with his family on the beautiful waters of the Missouri Ozarks. “Gone Fishing Event is an opportunity to help lots of kids discover the joy of fishing and inspire more families to get out and enjoy nature.” Read more

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Saginaw Bay ready to show out for Bassmaster College Series regular-season finale

The Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops will wrap up the regular season at Saginaw Bay — one of the most underrated fisheries in the country — and Michigan pro Bo Thomas believes conditions will be just right for big bags. Photo by Kyle Jessie/B.A.S.S.

BAY CITY, Mich. — The Strike King Bassmaster College Series presented by Bass Pro Shops will wrap up the regular season at Saginaw Bay — one of the most underrated fisheries in the country — and Michigan pro Bo Thomas believes conditions will be just right for big bags.

“It is the type of fishing that only a few people get to experience in their whole lives,” said Thomas, who fishes the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by SEVIIN. “That place is absolutely unreal. There are just so many bass. You can fish in the river, fish out in the lake or you can gamble and go fish for smallmouth. You can do anything you want there.”

Competitors will launch from Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City June 6-7 beginning at 5:30 a.m. ET and return for weigh-in at 2:30 p.m. Read more

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Angler Has Twin Fishing Tales from Little Red River

Angler Mitch Holland couldn’t believe his luck.

Almost a week to the day since he caught a brown trout measuring roughly 29 inches, he was back in the same spot at the exact same moment — 7:31 a.m. — of the Little Red River with a nearly identical big brown trout suddenly at the end of his line. He secured the fish, took a photo and released it back to the Greers Ferry Lake tailwater, just as he had eight days earlier.

And Holland wondered, considering the fish seemed the same size as his previous catch, and he was in the same vicinity and at the same time of morning: Could this have been the same trout?

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Communications Division forwarded that query on to Christy Graham, the AGFC’s Trout Management Program coordinator, who had an answer. Read more

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Power Your Kayak For Longer Days & More Fish

Norsk® Lithium provides the perfect power solution for every level of kayak angler

Kayak fishing has grown far past paddling a repurposed recreational kayak into a small pond with a spincast rod & reel combo. With vast improvements in boat design, the emergence of kayak fishing tournaments, clubs, and networks of anglers coast to coast, south to north, the sport has become as sophisticated as regular multi-species boat angling.

Some kayak anglers’ boats look like mini bass boats, fully outfitted with numerous graphs, forward-facing sonar, shallow-water anchors, a trolling motor, and other power-hungry accessories. Read more

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Millennium Marine R-300 Transport Racks

Various considerations must be made when selecting the right rod transport rack for any watercraft. These include the vessel’s size, the space the racks will occupy, and the capacity to accommodate different rod types. Ultimately, anglers require a rack that complements their boat and fulfills their fishing requirements.

Millennium Marine makes that choice easier with its R-300 Rod Transport Rack. It’s heavy-duty, easy to assemble, and gives anglers the most transport bang for the buck for any size craft. The R-300 Rod Transport Rack is perfect for group fishing trips and excursions, featuring easy removal and sure lock adjustments with SpyderLok teeth.

The R-300 Rod Transport Rack, made of heavy-duty anodized aluminum, is a versatile solution for anglers. Weighing just 11 pounds and assembling in about 10 minutes, it’s perfect for multi-species anglers who value space on their craft while transporting several different types of rods. Read more

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