Fishing News

HURON, OH -The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has opened a public comment period for a revised management plan and boundary amendment of the Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve.

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Minneapolis, Minn.- Liddle Marketing Company is pleased to announce the 2011 schedule for the TESTRIDE™ events as follows:
April 16 – Smithville, Missouri
Smithville Walleye Tournament
June 4 & 5 – Walker, Minnesota

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Outdoor enthusiasts can learn about fishing, hunting, hiking trails, water safety and much more by visiting the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) booths at the 79th Annual Northwest Sportshow, which runs March 30-April 3 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

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DENVER – The Colorado Wildlife Commission will initiate a formal review of plans to mitigate impacts to fish and wildlife resources that would be created by two major transmountain water development projects at its April 7 workshop at the Fairfield Center in Meeker.

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The NJDEP Division of Fish and Wildlife will open the oyster beds known as Fitney Bit and Oysterbed Point, located at the mouth of the Mullica River, to a limited one-week oyster harvest season. The season will commence on Monday, April 11, 2011 and end on Saturday, April 16, 2011 (daily harvest times are sunrise to sunset). The harvest is open to all commercial and recreational shellfish license holders.

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On April 1, avid amateur angler Keith Miller of Waco will start a year-long commitment to catch at least one fish daily for 365 consecutive days. The goal is to build awareness of the importance of connecting young people to the outdoors and developing future stewards of natural resources. Miller will use social media to share his experiences, and he plans a series of public fishing dates to spread awareness in various cities.

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Tulsa, Okla. & Celebration, Fla. – Lowrance – a world-leading brand in marine electronics since 1957 and GPS navigational systems since 1992 – and B.A.S.S. LLC, the world authority on bass fishing, announced today that Lowrance will continue its sponsorship of B.A.S.S. and its prestigious tournaments through 2012. The agreement states that Lowrance is a Supporting-Level Sponsor of the Bassmaster Elite Series and B.A.S.S. Federation Nation. Lowrance will also receive exhibit space at Bassmaster Elite Series events, opportunities for product demonstration and exposure across B.A.S.S. multimedia properties including Bassmaster Magazine, B.A.S.S. Times and Bassmaster.com.

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For recreational fishing enthusiasts, springtime is in the air — and this year, in the water as well. Saturday, April 2 is opening day for salmon fishing in ocean waters off most of California and for the first time in many years the forecast suggests anglers may have many a tight line to look forward to.

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AUSTIN – It’s spring spawning season for Texas freshwater fish and a great time to go fishing. In the second installment of a new “Ask An Expert” live chat series, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will host an online session noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, April 6 where freshwater fisheries experts will answer questions and talk about what’s biting, how to catch ‘em and where to go.

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BUFORD, Ga. – Ranger pro Paul Marks of Cumming , Georgia, thought the bass he lost late in the day Friday would come back to haunt him in the season-opening PAA Tournament Series presented by Carrot Stix on Lake Lanier.

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Teaching children a lifelong hobby, instilling appreciation for our marine environment and providing a fun family outing are the objectives for this month’s Kids’ Fishing Clinic in Pensacola.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will offer a free Kids’ Fishing Clinic for children between the ages of 4 and 16 on Saturday, April 16. The clinic will take place at the Plaza de Luna, from 9 a.m. to noon. Advance registration is not required.

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The CCA Texas Habitat Today for Fish Tomorrow (HTFT) program continues to pursue its aggressive goal to develop reefing projects in state waters all along the coast and has announced plans to drop 4,000 concrete culverts in a designated 160-acre reefing site off Port Mansfield this summer. This latest habitat project, set to begin in June 2011, has been funded with $50,000 from the CCA Texas HTFT program and is being done in partnership with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Artificial Reef Program and Alamo Concrete.

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ATHENS, Ala. – Staying away from the crowds turned into a winning strategy for John Stone during the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Arkansas Division 12 tournament, held April 2, 2011, on Lake Hamilton.

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ATHENS, Ala. – Playing the wind, Todd Allen Langford got the win in the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Maryland Division 21 tournament, held April 2, 2011, on Lake Anna.

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ATHENS, Ala. – Coby Carden ran south to win the Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series, operated by American Bass Anglers, Alabama South Division 2 tournament, held April 2, 2011, on the Alabama River out of Prattville.

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