Jun 20

Incidental snagging of paddlefish by anglers fishing the Missouri River in the Bismarck-Mandan area is causing concern among North Dakota Game and Fish Department biologists.
Scott Gangl, fisheries management section leader, reminds anglers that there is a proper technique for releasing these unique fish. “With the amount of boat and angler traffic in this area, we get a few reports of unintentional snagging every year,” he said. “It does happen, we just want to make sure anglers release them immediately, and unharmed.”

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