Fish - Page 6

LIFESTYLE August 22, 2024

Teen smashes state fishing record for tiger trout

A 13-year-old from Kemmerer, Wyoming, set a new state fishing record after catching a tiger trout from the shores of a reservoir. He said he knew he landed something "big."

LIFESTYLE August 17, 2024

'Doomsday fish' found dead in California days before earthquake struck Los Angeles

Kayakers and snorkelers discovered a dead oarfish in La Jolla, California. Also known as a "doomsday fish," the species is very rare with only 20 reported in the state since 1901.

LIFESTYLE August 13, 2024

Angler catches prehistoric-looking fish, breaks second state record

A man from Fort Wayne, Indiana, locked in another state fishing record after reeling in a spotted gar while kayaking on Rivir Lake in Chain O’Lakes State Park.

LIFESTYLE August 12, 2024

Georgia angler charged after game warden discovers hidden fish

After attempting to hide fish along the Chattahoochee River, a Georgia fisherman is being charged for possessing more trout than allowed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

LIFESTYLE August 7, 2024

Fishing record set by West Virginia angler who used 3-year-old daughter's $10 pink rod

A Wayne County, West Virginia, man set a new record for the channel catfish by reeling in the catch with a $9.99 hot pink fishing rod he purchased for his daughter.

LIFESTYLE August 7, 2024

Pennsylvania angler catches 'beautiful fish' rarely seen in Lake Erie

An 18-year-old reeled in a "unicorn fish" while out on Lake Erie during a fishing tournament in Pennsylvania. Captain Joe Nemet of Nemesis Sport Fishing was there for the catch.

US July 31, 2024

Dead fish by the thousands cause big stink in small Jersey Shore town

A high fish mortality in New Jersey's Little Egg Harbor township was caused by poor water quality according to findings from the Department of Environmental Protection.

LIFESTYLE July 31, 2024

Rare 'cotton candy' lobster caught in New England: '1 in 100 million'

A "cotton candy" lobster was caught off the coast of New Hampshire and Maine before finding a home at a science center in Rye, New Hampshire. The rare lobster is blue and pink.

LIFESTYLE July 30, 2024

Angler arrested after catching 14 oversized fish: 'Caught red-handed'

A Massachusetts fisherman reeled in 14 illegally-sized striped bass in New Hampshire, which led to his arrest. A series of reports were made by the fishing community.

LIFESTYLE July 27, 2024

Nebraska fisherman reels in new fish species in state: 'Bright orange with turquoise'

An angler caught a newly recognized species that has never been documented before in Nebraska: a longear sunfish, which is known for its turquoise markings.

LIFESTYLE July 26, 2024

Massive bull shark weighing nearly 500 pounds caught at Alabama fishing tournament

A fishing team recently reeled in a large 494.5-pound bull shark at the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo – taking home first place and a jackpot prize of $6,000.