Franklin County offers diverse fall fishing opportunities for Redfish, Speckled Trout, and other species. The Apalachicola Artificial Reef Association and Tallahassee's Organization for Artificial Reefs received $60,000 grants each from FWC for new reef deployments scheduled for summer 2027, including a memorial structure dedicated to Gregg Stanton.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife invites licensed anglers to mentor up to four unlicensed adults aged 15+ during Free Mentored Fishing Weekend, September 5-7. Commissioner Jason Batchelder encourages experienced anglers to share their passion and help newcomers discover the sport.
NOAA Fisheries Southeast invites recreational anglers to a virtual discussion on September 2 about fishing's future in the Southeast U.S. Regional Administrator Andy Strelcheck will lead remarks on regulations, data collection, and maximizing fishing opportunities while conserving species.
21-year-old Trey McKinney of Carbondale, Illinois caught the heaviest single-day bag of smallmouth bass in Bassmaster history with 30-11 and became the youngest-ever Progressive Bassmaster Angler of the Year at the 2026 Elite finale on St. Lawrence River.
NOAA Fisheries invites the recreational fishing community to a virtual discussion on September 2 featuring Southeast Regional Administrator Andy Strelcheck. The event will address fishing regulations, data collection, and conservation efforts in the Southeast U.S.
U.S. Saltwater Kayak Fishing Team Captain Robert Field shares universal saltwater fishing techniques including diving hard baits like Rapala's X-Rap family, topwater poppers such as the X-Rap Magnum Xplode and Skitter Pop, vertical jigging with Kensaki Jig and Slide Dancer, and bucktail jigs for catching diverse saltwater species worldwide.
Chris A. Germano of St. Simons Island, Georgia, caught a record-setting Almaco Jack weighing 42 pounds, 15.36 ounces on April 4, 2026, at offshore artificial reef R4. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Coastal Resources Division certified the catch, surpassing the previous state record by more than 15 pounds.
Jeff "Kolo" Kolodzinski, known as Marathon Man, returns to Camp Dallas in Spring Bay, Illinois for a 24-hour fishing marathon September 4-5, targeting 2,500 fish to honor America's 250th year. The event partners with Fishing Chaos to expand into a National Fishing Challenge, with anglers nationwide competing throughout September.
Rick Clunn shares his summer bass fishing strategy focusing on shallow creek and river systems rather than suspended fish. Using Livingston Lures crankbaits with EBS™ Technology, anglers can target resident bass through deflection-based presentations in areas with cooler water, current, and spring influence.
Capt. John Keizer of Salt Patrol targets Chinook and coho salmon from offshore to the Columbia River using downriggers with Seaguar Smackdown braid, Penn Fathom reels, and Prolite rods. He employs lighted flashers at depths near 200 feet and beach trolling techniques with Yakima Bait Spin-N-Fish to intercept migrating salmon.
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department reminds anglers to follow state regulations during late-summer fishing season, including immediately releasing caught fish except for brief measurement or photography. The Department urges anglers to keep fish caught from depths greater than 25 feet due to barotrauma risks.
As water temperatures cool in fall, walleye behavior shifts dramatically—fish move shallow, feed more aggressively throughout the day, and pursue larger baits. The article covers seasonal pattern changes, feeding windows, and techniques including using EGO's S2 Slider net and soft-sided bait cooler for successful fall walleye fishing.
Capt. Damon Sacco and angler Walter Chapman caught a 1,260-pound Atlantic blue marlin off Cape Cod aboard the Castafari, setting a new U.S. East Coast record. The fish, believed to be 25-30 years old, came within 142 pounds of the all-tackle world record and shattered the previous Massachusetts state record by nearly 400 pounds.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission invites anglers of all ages to participate in the Big Catch program, a family-friendly freshwater angler recognition initiative. Participants can catch from over 30 eligible species and earn certificates, with easier qualifying sizes available for youth anglers under 16 years old.
North Carolina's recreational flounder harvest season opens September 1-14, 2026, with a one-fish daily bag limit and 15-inch minimum size. The Division of Marine Fisheries requires anglers to report catches through their online system. The two-week season reflects ongoing efforts to rebuild the depleted southern flounder stock.
Jay Anglin, a 30-year fishing guide, shares expert topwater tactics for late summer bass fishing. The article covers timing, structure exploitation, lure selection including poppers and Zara Spooks, and equipment recommendations, emphasizing the importance of slowing down and patience to consistently catch trophy fish.
Lake Erie experienced spectacular walleye fishing in July, the second-best ever recorded, with anglers catching 13 walleye per boat trip and one in three reaching their limit of six. Stellar fishing is expected to continue in August, with the Lake Erie and Western New York Fishing Hotline providing regularly updated reports.
Check out these techniques for catching bluegill, redear, and pumpkinseed sunfish in Virginia waters. The article covers lure fishing with grubs and spinnerbaits like Beetle Spin, fly fishing with sponge rubber spiders, and live bait methods using worms and crickets for fast-action panfish outings.
Banks Shaw, 23, became MLF's youngest bass-fishing millionaire after finishing third at Stop 6 Presented by VOSKER at Lake Champlain and winning the 7 Brew Angler of the Year award. Shaw surpassed Drew Gill's previous record by just five months, earning $608,740 this season while continuing his studies at the University of North Alabama.
Zack Birge of Blanchard, Oklahoma won his first Bass Pro Tour Fishing Clash Angler of the Year title with a fourth-place finish at Suzuki Marine Stage 7 on Lake Erie, earning $100,000. Birge's consistent performance throughout 2026, including victories and top-10 finishes, combined with his strategy of sticking to his strengths in power fishing, secured the championship over Jacob Wheeler.