Tweet Early data gathered by wildlife agencies in the western basin of Lake Erie indicate great news for Ohio anglers, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The 2018 walleye hatch appears to be exceptional, the second highest … Continue reading →
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Tweet Hunt/fish licenses and Super Hunt entries make great stocking stuffers Lake has produced two world record perch and several state records in recent years Since 2012, Fish and Game’s McCall fisheries staff has conducted annual fall surveys on Lake Cascade … Continue reading →
Tweet Congratulations to Jacob Niemczyk (age 13) who landed a new state record White Perch (from Crystal Lake in Ellington). Jacob’s catch weighed in at 3 pounds 1 ounce, beating Don Loftus Jr.’s 1996 record of 2 pounds 15 ounces … Continue reading →
Tweet Best bets for fishing Surf perch fishing has been hot along the Oregon Coast. Spring Chinook fishing will close on the Columbia River after April 7, but the season will just be heating up on the Willamette, Rogue, Umpqua … Continue reading →
Tweet Lots of large perch remain, but fewer smaller sizes could affect the fishery in the future Since 2012, Fish and Game fisheries staff in McCall has annually conducted fall fishery surveys on Lake Cascade. We sample all fish populations in … Continue reading →
Tweet NOAA Fisheries has declared Pacific ocean perch rebuilt, making this the third groundfish stock to rebuild this year, following the rebuilding of bocaccio and darkblotched rockfish. The rebound of the three groundfish species well ahead of schedule reflects sound science … Continue reading →
Tweet Charles Morrison at Classic Catch Guide Service (479-647-9945) said the mid- to upper 70s water temperature and good clarity make this lake a go-to this week. Largemouth bass have been excellent on buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, Chatterbaits and Rat-L-Traps. When it gets a little … Continue reading →
Tweet Last month’s Mystery Fish was the White Perch (Morone americana). Not actually a perch (family Percidae) but a temperate bass (family Moronidae) like a Striped Bass. The White Perch is a native esturarine fish found in many of our tidal rivers … Continue reading →
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Tweet descending devices required in coastal marine areas Action: The daily limit for surf perch in marine areas 1-3 and Marine Area 4 (west of Bonilla-Tatoosh line) will be 12 fish per day beginning July 1. All vessels fishing for … Continue reading →
Tweet MADISON — Dedicated catch and release anglers know there’s little that equals the joy of releasing a healthy musky, northern pike or even a walleye with the hope that it will spawn again and perhaps provide excitement for another … Continue reading →
Tweet It’s officially now winter by looking at the calendar and the snow outside my window here in McCall. Lake Cascade near Cascade is now frozen hard and finally ready for ice fishing adventures. I’m always nervous about first ice, but … Continue reading →
Tweet Biologists believe perch from Eagle Nest Lake will help Abiquiu Lake fishery Stocking perch SANTA FE – About 20 years ago, yellow perch were illegally placed into Eagle Nest Lake in northeastern New Mexico, where they since have become … Continue reading →
Tweet It’s no longer rumor or speculation whether Lake Cascade will break another state record; it happened Feb. 26 when Skye Coulter of Donnelly landed a 2-pound, 15.36-ounce yellow perch that topped Tia Weise’s previous state record of 2 pounds, … Continue reading →
Tweet Free Fishing Weekend to be Held Feb. 13 – 14 Anglers Encouraged to Safely Enjoy Ice Fishing on New York Waters as Ice Conditions Improve A series of free ice fishing clinics are scheduled across New York State to … Continue reading →
Tweet Oneida County With the unusually warm early winter weather we have been experiencing many boat anglers are taking full advantage of the situation. The boat launches on Seneca Lake, and many others, remain open for use. Yellow perch, a … Continue reading →
Tweet Lake Cascade produced three perch in 2014 that topped a state record that had stood for 38 years, and also a world’s record for largest perch ever caught on a tip-up rig. Tia Wiese of Eagle currently owns both … Continue reading →
Tweet Dozens of waters in Utah provide good ice fishing action The story below is the last in a four-part series about a fun activity to do in Utah in the winter — ice fishing! The series explains the benefits … Continue reading →
Tweet A relatively dry period over the last week, with just a few thundershowers in the south, has lowered water levels slightly across the state. However, the majority of water bodies are in good shape for paddling, fishing and swimming. … Continue reading →
