Tarpon tows paddleboarder up river

At times, Purcell said, it felt like the spirited tarpon almost had his board on a plane as it reached speeds of up to 10 knots.

LINK (via: Marco Island Sun Times)

Plan aims to restore native trout to protected creek east of Yellowstone

Efforts to restore native Yellowstone cutthroat trout have made headlines in recent years, with a focus on reducing invasive lake trout in Yellowstone Lake, the largest body of water in Yellowstone National Park.

But a new front in the war against non-native trout could be developing just east of the park next year, if the Wyoming Game and Fish Department moves forward with a plan to create a safe harbor for Yellowstone cutthroats in the Shoshone National Forest.

LINK (via:Yellowstone Gate)

There's a fungus among us

Fisheries biologists have concluded conclude that a record high brown trout population contributed to the spread of the fungus that occurred on the Big Hole River in the fall of 2014.

LINK (via: KTVH/KBGF)

Lake Superior perch fishery hurting steelhead stock?

Study shows connection between resurgence of perch, walleye and decline of trout in Lake Superior tributary.

LINK (via:CBC News)

Gail Shea orders all salmon caught in Maritimes to be released

Anglers will not be allowed to keep any Atlantic salmon caught in the Maritimes in 2015.

The conservation measure was announced Tuesday by Minister of Fisheries and Oceans Gail Shea in response to dwindling salmon numbers.

LINK (via: CBC News)

Caturday - "There are no shark-fishing regulations for bobcats"

Photo by John Bailey

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