Fishing

LIFESTYLE 1 hour ago

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.

Florida 2 hours ago

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.

Louisiana 6 days ago

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.

Maine December 11

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.

LIFESTYLE November 29

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.

LIFESTYLE November 6

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."

Fishing October 26

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.

LIFESTYLE October 25

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.

LIFESTYLE October 23

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.

LIFESTYLE October 23

Amazing fall mountain towns for family fun: Here are 8 standouts this season

Get in the autumn mood by taking a trip to these picture perfect fall towns from Maryland to Colorado that are full of festive fun for the whole family.