Fishing - Page 3

June 30

Interior cancels $14M annual fishing grant cited in Fox report after DOGE highlights Disney ads, salaries

Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst exposes "Washington waste" as Interior Department terminates multi-year grant to fishing promotion nonprofit that received $164 million since 2012.

June 24

Diver who freed sharks gets Trump pardon after felony conviction stuns him: 'My heart sank'

Trump pardons Florida diver who faced felony charges after cutting a longline and releasing 19 sharks, believing he was stopping illegal fishing activity.

June 6

Reel in the perfect Father's Day gift for dads who love to fish

From fishing poles to fishing hats, coolers and boots, dads who spend every weekend fishing will love these gifts.

June 2

Bright red fish caught by Mississippi angler with electric reel breaks new record

A record-breaking vermilion snapper catch by Joseph Hoang in Mississippi highlights the state's vibrant fishing scene this May. Vermilion snappers are known for their red color and slender body.

May 26

Sport fishing boat violently crashes into Meschutt Beach jetty, injuring four

A Meschutt Beach accident involving a sport fishing boat hitting the jetty and injuring four is under investigation by Suffolk County Police and other agencies.

May 20

Fisherman stumbles upon historic shipwreck hidden in plain sight: 'So exciting'

The J.C. Ames tugboat, sunk in 1923, was recently found by angler Christopher Thuss in Lake Michigan, revealing a piece of Badger State history.

May 16

Angler shatters previous fish state record by reeling in black crappie

A record-breaking 17.7-inch black crappie caught by Jerry Porter at East Lynn Lake highlights West Virginia's third fish record of 2025. The freshwater fish weighed 3.6 pounds.

May 12

Lucky anglers break two state fishing records on same day: 'Dedication and passion'

Two fishermen in West Virginia set records on the same day after they caught a record-breaking redhorse sucker and a redear sunfish, as announced by WVDNR officials.

May 11

5 fishermen rescued at sea after 55 days adrift in Pacific Ocean

Five fishermen drank rain and sea water to survive 55 days adrift at sea until their rescue last week, the Ecuadorian navy said.

May 2

Scientists in East Tennessee examine fish counts for the first time since Hurricane Helene

Fisheries biologists with the Tennessee Valley Authority have begun to monitor fish populations that have possibly been impacted by Hurricane Helene.