February 22, 2022 Arkansas angler reels in massive striped bass, releases it before getting it weighed Stephen Tyson Jr. may have caught a new state record fish, but let it go before getting any measurements.
February 17, 2022 California man caught with live, endangered sturgeon stuffed in trunk of car Officials in California were able to successfully rescue the fish, despite it being kept out of water after being illegally caught.
February 16, 2022 North Carolina man breaks 60-year-old fishing record Todd Spangler reeled in a 12-pound, 8-ounce speckled trout on Feb. 9.
February 7, 2022 Nearly 250K fish escape from Washington fish hatchery The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announced that 249,770 young steelhead fish went missing from the Lyons Ferry Hatchery near the Snake River basin.
February 3, 2022 3 fishermen rescued off the coast of Massachusetts thanks to woman on shore who called 911 Three fishermen clung to the debris of their sunken boat off the coast of Massachusetts. They were in the sea for nearly an hour but survived thanks to a sharp-eyed woman on the Scituate shore who was the only person to call 911.
February 1, 2022 Maine examines $30 million annual fund for lobster fishermen affected by new whale rules Maine state government considers a $30 million annually investment to fisherman who were hurt by new rules to protect whales.
January 21, 2022 New Hampshire angler catches state record fish at spot where he once fished with late friend Ryan Scott Ashley caught the record fish in a post that he used to go fishing with a family friend that has since passed away.
December 29, 2021 Rare elephant seal spotted napping near California coast A group from Capt. Dave’s Dana Point Dolphin and Whale Watching Safari spotted an elephant seal relaxing in the water.
December 28, 2021 Mississippi state confirms 4 new fishing records, some set by children Dustin Conway, Jordan Matthews, Rodie Armes and Blake Bosarge all caught record-breaking fish, according to the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources.
December 17, 2021 Florida officer finds two alligators hanging from SUV window at accident scene The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission wrote that the gators were reportedly killed earlier that day during a fishing trip.