💡 Fun Fact: Lingcod sometimes have blue-green flesh, which turns white when cooked. This rare coloration comes from their diet but does not affect the taste or quality of the meat.

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Teams of scientists and hobbyist scuba divers have assessed the extent of discarded fishing gear on Thailand’s marine wildlife, finding it poses a pervasive threat to a huge range of species.

The deep freeze has iced up many of the lakes in New Jersey and fishermen are digging holes and catching perch and pickerel ...

If you're new to ice fishing, the amount of specialized gear some anglers use can be daunting. Couple that with the cost of a new auger, electronics, perhaps a snowmobile or ATV, or even an RV ...

While that credo most certainly appeals to a younger crowd, there’s no doubt that having the right gear in snotty conditions can make all the difference in ... rain and tucks away for unrestricted ...

Whether you’re a newbie to the sport of ice fishing or a seasoned angler, everybody needs that one ice fishing rod to handle multiple species. These versatile ice rods are sensitive enough for sunfish ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Watch how staff from the Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary in Hawaii disentangled a humpback whale ...

Ice holding tight on northern and central lakes following frigid snap. Here’s a look at the Illinois fishing report on Jan. 31, 2025. Ice conditions and lake access the best in a long time. Here’s a ...

If you want to see fish underwater, protect you eyes from UV rays, and reduce strain, you’ll need a pair. I’ve fished for everything from bedded bass to giant rooster fish, and tested the best shades ...

207-446-0205 Bodies of Water(s)/Town: Salmon Lake (Ellis Pond) and Long Pond Belgrade, Mt. Vernon, Rome & Oakland, McGrath Pond and East Pond Oakland & Smithfield, North Pond Smithfield, Messalonskee ...