December 27, 2023 Record-breaking fish: 10 huge catches that made headlines in 2023 A number of anglers broke fishing records in 2023. Here's a look at 10 catches of monster fish that made headlines — from a massive catfish to a 200-plus-pound alligator gar.
December 22, 2023 Meet the American who rowed Washington across the Delaware on Christmas, sailor-soldier John Glover General John Glover was a fishing captain-turned-Revolutionary War hero. He led the Marblehead militia, which ferried General Washington across the Delaware on Christmas 1776.
December 22, 2023 Florida man goes fishing in Bass Pro Shops pond, flees with live 50-pound tarpon Police in Florida are looking for an unusual thief who was caught on camera removing a 50-pound tarpon from the fishpond inside the Bass Pro Shops in Fort Meyers.
December 15, 2023 Louisiana ending inshore shrimp season Monday, with some exceptions in state's east The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced the impending closure of this year's fall inshore shrimp season, but named exemptions for specific bodies of water.
December 11, 2023 Maine man drowns in lake after checking ice thickness for fishing A 62-year-old Maine man drowned in Quakish Lake while checking ice thickness. The incident occurred during early season ice conditions, about 8 miles southwest of Millinocket.
November 29, 2023 Angler sets first-ever fishing record for species caught in North Carolina: 'Hooked a beast' A Massachusetts fisherman has reeled in a 26-pound, 36.4 inch almaco jack off Morehead City, North Carolina, establishing the state's first-ever record for the species of fish.
November 6, 2023 Connecticut angler reels in monster fish to set new state record: 'Taugzilla' A Connecticut angler has set the new state record for a tautog catch while fishing in the Thames River with Captain Luke Wiggins, who is the previous record holder for the "taugzilla."
October 26, 2023 Oregon fisherman earns over $100K after removing unwanted species found in state's rivers An Oregon fisherman was caught and removed 10,755 Northern Pikeminnows in the Columbia and Snake river systems during the 2023 Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Program.
October 25, 2023 Alligator gar caught in Texas weighing 283 pounds shatters multiple records: 'Four in one fell swoop' A monster-sized alligator gar, weighing 283 pounds, has officially set four new records in both the state of Texas and around the world. Now, the anglers are ready for the next one.
October 23, 2023 Fishermen find grenade in local river, leading to bomb squad arrival and controlled explosion A grenade was found while two men were magnet fishing. The pair of fishermen called the police after spotting the explosive in a local river in Scotland.