Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks proposes developing a fishing access site on BLM land near Terry to enhance lower Yellowstone River access. The 17-acre primitive facility would include an improved road, parking area, and boat ramp, with construction tentatively scheduled for late summer or fall 2027.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's TrophyCatch program is recognizing the top eight bass of the past season at a Hall of Fame Ceremony on November 7 at Bass Pro Shops in Gainesville, Florida. The event celebrates anglers who caught and released Florida bass weighing 13 pounds or more and will feature updates for Season 15.
Josh Delong of Idaho set a new catch-and-release state record with a 17-inch bullhead catfish at Lake Cascade on September 5, surpassing Chris Webber's previous record of 16.25 inches. Idaho Fish and Game's Catch-and-Release Record Program recognizes anglers who catch and release qualifying fish alive.
Benjamin Smith of Thatcher, Idaho caught a new Idaho catch-and-release state record brown trout from the Bear River on Aug. 28, beating Caroline Langdale's record set just three months earlier by 0.5 inches. Idaho Fish and Game's Catch-and-Release Record Program recognizes anglers who catch and release qualifying fish.
Millennium Marine introduces the Spyderlok R400 Rod Tree, R401 Rod Pod, and R402 Fixed Position Rod Tree featuring patented Spyderlok technology for secure rod holding during fall walleye trolling. These anodized aluminum holders offer 360-degree swivel and vertical adjustment, designed for running multiple rods at various depths and distances.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Lionfish Challenge achieved record participation with 533 registered participants removing 36,187 invasive lionfish over 1,468 dive trips. Winners included Hunter Ledbetter as Lionfish King, Helen Rodney as Lionfish Queen, and David Garrett as Commercial Champion, demonstrating the conservation impact of collective action.
Michigan's weekly fishing report for October 14, 2026 covers conditions across the state's Lower Peninsula and Upper Peninsula. Yellow perch fishing improved on Lake Erie, while salmon and steelhead activity varied by region, with the Michigan DNR Hunt Fish app recommended for purchasing licenses and accessing regulations.
Oklahoma's fishing report covers northeast and southeast regions with updates from Grand, Kaw, Keystone, and Spavinaw lakes, plus Blue River PFHA, Broken Bow, Hugo, Konawa, and Lower Mountain Fork River. Reports submitted by game wardens Riley Willman, Spencer Grace, Tracer Wagner, Kody Moore, Ethan Lovelace, Mark Hannah, Chance Phillips, and Garret Harley detail current conditions and fish activity.
Vice Chair K.C. Walsh, representing Region 4, proposed amendments to Montana's 2027-2028 Fishing Regulations affecting multiple river sections. Changes include catch-and-release trout requirements, artificial lure restrictions, boat fishing closures, and northern pike regulations. The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will vote on the amendments at tomorrow's virtual meeting.
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will consider amendments to sportfishing orders on October 16 in Kearney, including changes to daily bag limits, possession limits, and open areas. Proposed amendments include statewide regulations for Open Fields and Waters program lakes, catch and release provisions, and restrictions on shovelnose sturgeon harvest by archery.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's TrophyCatch program launches season 15 on October 1, 2026, celebrating 15 years of trophy bass conservation. Season 15 features special prizes from partners AFTCO, Lowrance, and Bajío for the first angler to catch a 15-pound bass and the first to reach 15 approved catches.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is accepting open water fishing contest applications for the 2027 season with a November 1 deadline. Participants must comply with state fishing regulations, and the FWP Fisheries Division may approve, approve with conditions, or deny applications.
A detailed fly-tying guide for the Purple Ace, a chironomid pattern featuring a red butt and purple body with silver and red ultrawire ribbing. The fly imitates midge larvae and is finished with UV resin, Krazy Glue, or Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails for durability.
Millennium Marine expands its Monitor Mount lineup with new MM003 and MM004 models featuring powder-coated aluminum construction, preset-tension design, and telescoping risers. The complete lineup includes single and double configurations in silver and black finishes, all backed by 1-year warranties.
Jason Koontz of Frederick earned the 35th Master Angler Milestone Award from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' FishMaryland program by catching 10 trophy-sized fish of different species, including a blue shark, striped bass, and smallmouth bass from the Monocacy River.
Idaho anglers set three catch-and-release state records in August for lesser-known species: Neil Benoit caught a 6.5-inch redside shiner on the Salmon River, Joe Levin landed a 26-inch Utah sucker on the South Fork Snake River, and Rylee Dragon caught a 20.5-inch tench from Lake Coeur d'Alene.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission certified a new state record jaguar guapote weighing 3.02 pounds, caught by 16-year-old Xzavier Peon from Miami in the Westwood Lakes area. The previous record stood for nine years before Xzavier's catch was confirmed in September 2026.
The Utah Wildlife Board approved updates to fishing regulations, elk hunting rules, and amphibian and reptile collection policies. Changes include new take methods for various fish species, protective slot limits at specific reservoirs, and increased flexibility for elk hunting weapon splits and permit options, effective during the 2027 hunting season.
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reports that fall brings exceptional fishing conditions as cooling water temperatures increase feeding activity across multiple species including bass, pike, walleye, trout, and salmon. Fisheries biologist Shawn Good recommends targeting weedbeds and shoreline transitions with brightly colored lures during this prime angling season.
Clam Outdoors announces the ClamAYR™ Boondocker Ice Fishing Model, featuring fully insulated thermal wall panels and proprietary AYRTruss Design™ technology. The shelter weighs under 100 lbs, sets up in minutes, and is priced at $2,499.99.