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If anyone has ever doubted the value of catch-and-release fishing to sustain important gamefish populations, they should ...

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission hatcheries produced and stocked more than 9.3 million fish in 2019 to improve fishing conditions for Arkansas anglers, according to the Jan. 15 Arkansas Wildlife ...

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission announced this week the upcoming launch of its Legacy Lunker Program, an angler-based initiative set to celebrate and significantly enhance the future of bass ...

It’s time for bluegill fishing at Reelfoot Lake, and then on to Simpson Lake in search of largemouth bass. Then we learn about muskie spawn at Minor Clark Fish Hatchery.

Dalton Smith remembers the dreary December day in 2022 when he discovered just how special O.H. Ivie Lake is. Fishing with a ...

As Oklahoma’s summertime fishing action fades into fond memories, the state’s fish hatcheries are turning their focus onto creating many great fishing memories of the future. In mid-September, ...

There is something magical about chasing largemouth bass in the fall. Fish set up on specific structures, put on the feed bag before winter, and are easily coaxed to bite the right baits. Best thing ...