If you cannot get out and fish on free freshwater fishing weekend, but still want to reel some fish in, be sure to get a license. Licenses are free for Massachusetts residents 15-17 years of age ...

For years, Heinz Machacek has kept records of big freshwater fish on his website. Here are some of the largest freshwater fish that swim. Join the 1871 Club · The Greatest Stories Happen Outdoors ...

An angler shocked the global fishing community this week after hauling a 9-foot wels catfish from the depths of Italy’s River Po. MADCAT pro staffer Alessandro Biancardi caught the bottom ...

Freshwater Tarpon Fishing Action—These Strikes Are Wild. Posted: April 8, 2025 | Last updated: April 8, 2025. Tarpon aren’t just for saltwater thrill-seekers—these freshwater giants hit hard ...

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The IGFA confirmed that once official, this fish will be the largest freshwater fish in the world caught on ultra-light tackle (2 pound test), and the 6th largest if you include salt water species.

On Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8, anyone can fish license-free on any public lake, pond, river, or stream across Massachusetts during the state’s free freshwater fishing weekend.

Lifetime licenses for Florida residents for either freshwater or saltwater fishing are $126.50 for residents ages 4 and under, $226.50 for residents ages 5-12, and $301.50 for residents 13 and older.

On Tuesday traveling angler Art Weston and Texas fishing guide Capt. Kirk Kirkland caught a giant, 153-pound alligator gar on ultra-light line. The gar is a new pending world record. It’s also the ...

The U.S. Postal Service unveils its Freshwater Fishing Lures Forever stamps at Bass Pro Shops’ Wonders of Wildlife in Springfield, MO, on March 13, 2025. / USPS If you happen to be a philatelist ...

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