General Fishing News

Of all Kansas outdoor recreation opportunities, crappie fishing is one of the most popular. These tasty fish bite year-round, but spring brings them close to shore, where they spawn in shallow water. This makes great fishing for anyone with a hook and line.

The 12th Annual Governor’s Golf and Fishing Classic will be held June 13-14 at Rolling Meadows Golf Course and Milford Reservoir, near Junction City. Participants may enjoy a round of golf at Rolling Meadows Golf Course on Friday, June 13. On Saturday morning, anglers will compete for the Governor’s Cup, which will be presented at lunch following the event. Fishing Classic participants must attend a brief meeting at 5:30 Friday evening to pair guides and contestants. A barbecue dinner and auction will follow the meeting.

Action: Sufficient quota remains in Hood Canal to extend the shrimp season two days between the hours of 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on May 17 and May 21.

Effective dates: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 and Wednesday, May 21, 2008.

In order to protect out-migrating salmon and steelhead smolts, many rivers and streams throughout the state open for fishing after the traditional start of trout season in April. The current sport fis

Central Point, Ore. -- The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Crater Bass and the Grants Pass Parks Department will host a youth fishing event at Reinhart Pond in Grants Pass on Saturday, May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

HINES, Ore. — The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Fish Passage Task Force will meet on Friday, May 16 in Hines at the Comfort Inn at 504 N. Highway 20.

The meeting begins at 9:30 a.m. and the agenda includes a summary of Southeastern Oregon fish populations and passage, a description of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge fish passage projects, a presentation on ODFW fish passage funding programs and projects, review of a request to increase funding for a project in Southwest Oregon and other Task Force business.

PIERRE, S.D.—From the lakes of eastern South Dakota, to the Missouri River reservoirs to the streams of the Black Hills, this state offers a wealth of fishing opportunities and this weekend they’re all yours for free.

CONCORD, N.H. - Get out the fishing gear and head for the river, lake or pond to try your luck on New Hampshire's annual Free Fishing Day -- Saturday, June 7, 2008. State residents -- and nonresidents, too -- can fish any inland water in the Granite State that day without a license. If you're already licensed, take advantage of the day to bring along your friends and family.

Action: Recreational shrimp fishing will reopen for one day, Wednesday, May 14, 2008 in a portion of Marine Area 10, which includes all Marine Area 10 waters outside of Elliott Bay.

Effective date: Wednesday, May 14, 2008 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

CONCORD, N.H. - If you're looking for something new and different to jump-start your summer, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department's "Let's Go Fishing" Program and the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation have a perfect solution. "The North Country Experience" is a beginning fly-fishing weekend offered June 7 and 8, 2008, at Coleman State Park in Stewartstown, N.H. This free course will give you the chance to learn about the traditional and timeless sport of fly-fishing.