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Travel 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.

Travel 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.

Great Outdoors 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.

Fishing 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.

Weather 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.

Travel May 2

Invasive fish competition returns with anglers making 'Reel Rewards'

Earn $30 per invasive fish through Maryland's "Reel Rewards" program in Baltimore harbor. The initiative aims to control snakeheads and catfish populations threatening the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem.

Travel April 30

'Odd-looking' deep sea fish washes up on beach, surprising locals: 'Would not expect to run across'

An oddly shaped deep-sea fish recently washed up on an Oregon beach, catching the attention of a local aquarium. The Seaside Aquarium identified the fish as a longnose lancetfish.

Travel April 22

Rare colossal baby sea creature caught on camera for the first time

A baby colossal squid was caught on camera for the first time in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the South Sandwich Islands by researchers.

Fishing April 16

3 dead, more injured after boat accident in Major League Fishing tournament: report

A deadly boat incident occurred at the Tackle Warehouse Invitational as part of Major League Fishing on Lewis Smith Lake in Alabama on Wednesday morning.

Travel April 15

Fisherman catches prehistoric-looking alligator gar in 4-hour ‘epic battle’

An angler from Kentucky says he may have broken a record for a 153-pound alligator gar caught in Lake Livingston, Texas after a four-hour battle to reel in the massive fish.

Florida April 5

Furious charter captain boards boat to berate young fisherman in viral video

A Florida charter boat captain has gone viral after he aggressively confronted a young fisherman over an alleged near-collision.