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  • Arkansas Game and Fish fishing report for northern Arkansas Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 6:52AMWhite River: Water conditions are normal with eight generators running. Trout have been fair on lures and plastic pink or red trout worms. The upper river from Bull Shoals Dam, through the State Park down to Cane Island Shoals has been a real hot spot.
  • New record bluegill caught in Wyoming Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 5:56AMOne of Wyoming's long-standing fish records was broken last month with the catch of a new state record bluegill, besting a record that has stood for 20 years. Wheatland angler Rod Horsley caught the record 1.92 pounds. fish on a fly rod from a stock p ...
  • Catfish biting at night Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 4:35AMFishing is hot, sweaty work in the dog days of summer. Warm water temperatures drive most fish to the cool of shade or deeper water -- or to early and late feeding schedules.
  • Lorance: Fishing at night on Percy Priest is going bats Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 4:10AMA lot of information has been circulating in the Middle Tennessee area about rabid bats.
  • Fishing report: Aug. 21 Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 3:14AMTemperatures in most area lakes are in the 80s and 90s.
  • Lake Conroe Fishing Report Wednesday, August 20, 2008 @ 5:33AMFishing on Lake Conroe is fair to good and fronts with rain, heat and wind are coming in from time to time. The surface temperature of the water is running 87 to 90 degrees in the main lake. The water is clear. The level is a foot below pool at 199.99 feet.
  • Fishing report August 19, 2008 AUSTIN — Here is the fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wild-life ... Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 10:53AMFreshwater BRAUNIG Water stained; 87 de-grees. Black bass are fair on crankbaits and dark soft plastic worms in reeds and along the jetty and near the dam. Striped bass are excellent on liver and shad off points, and down rigging silver and gold spoons near the jetty and dam.
  • Roosevelt State Park Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 7:03PMThe water temperature has been 80 degrees. The hot weather is slowing the fishing. We did have some nice catfish being caught on worms. The breams and crappies are slow. We had a noticeable bass catch of 10 pounds.
  • Fishing Report for Week June 25, 2008 Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 7:03PMThese reports are compiled from submissions from park rangers, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks and other contributing individuals.
  • Summer's end always a bit sad Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 1:21PMBy Joey Fisher For The Courier As a young boy, the end of summer was always a sad event for lots of reasons, but for most kids it was because school was about to begin, and all of that free time they enjoyed was about to come to an abrupt and sudden end.
  • Kentucky Lake growing weedy: Boon or nuisance? Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 3:03AM PADUCAH . Kentucky Lake again is growing weedy, a cause for celebration or consternation, depending on the viewpoint. Multiple species of aquatic vegetation are growing in bays and, in some cases, on flats and ridges on the main body of the lake. They are seen toward the reservoir's northern end but grow more plentiful to the south, especially into Tennessee reaches. Rooted in the ...
  • RICK METHOT: Be careful out there Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 12:50AMThis time I let them all go, as much as I cringe at tossing potential tasty fried fillets slip back in the water. It might have something to do with homemade coleslaw, cold beer and hush puppies at Chez Lake as well.
  • A fishing rodeo for sac-a-lait coming to Atchafalaya Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:40PM MORGAN CITY, La. -- A new fishing tournament is coming to south Louisiana. Its anglers won't be going after saltwater fish. Its target is a member of the sunfish family called...
  • Heavy rig helps haul in crappie Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 9:15AMCHEROKEE, Ala. - Brad Whitehead fishes to a different calendar. Because he has a Monday-to-Friday job in Muscle Shoals, Ala., his weekends are usually set aside as a crappie guide in Pickwick or Wilson lakes. The trick for Whitehead is to create more fishing weekends than most anglers.
  • Families bond during fishing derby Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:30AMParents and children gather at Clinton State Park's Lake Henry.
  • 2 weeks remain in fishing contests Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:19AMFishing for catfish was good on the Niabrara River the past week.
  • Nature is the attraction at Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:16AMFishing is the biggest activity at the Anahuac refuge, but wildlife observation runs a very close second.
  • Fishing Report 08.17.08 Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:00AMHere is the weekly fishing report as compiled for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Departmen perch colore. (Report also available on Web at www.txfishing.com .)
  • Former coach living happily ever after Sunday, August 17, 2008 @ 1:00AMJerry Taylor coached football for 37 years, mostly at Stamford and Breckenridge, and his teams were competitive. He took Stamford to the Class 3A semifinals in the early 1980s.
  • Lake vegetation excites anglers, troubles shoreline owners Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 1:18PMKentucky Lake again is growing weedy, a cause for celebration or consternation, depending upon one's perspective. Multiple species of aquatic vegetation are growing in bays and, in some cases, on flats and ridges on the main body of the lake. They are seen toward the reservoir's northern end but grow more plentiful to the south, especially into Tennessee reaches. Rooted in the bottom, many ...
  • City Lake closing Sept. 30 Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 9:58AMThe Salem Reservoir continues producing good fishing with bass, crappie and perch being caught, according to Ricki Lee, one of four lake attendants. Lee said last week two bass over 23-inches in length were caught. When they're that big, Lee said, "We give a free pass for any bass at 18-inches or over that is released." The lake will remain open until Sept. 30 and while it is closed on Monda
  • How to beat the heat and fish in August Saturday, August 16, 2008 @ 1:05AMThe dog days of August don't bother fishermen like Bob Harper, Independence, Mo. Harp-er welcomes August because that is when he catches the largest fish of the year.
  • Southwest Iowa Fishing Report Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 12:57PMFogle Lake (Ringgold): Largemouth bass can be caught from structure. A few channel catfish are being picked up in shallow water in the evening or after dark.
  • Where they're biting this weekend Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 9:56AM Fishing Line — By Ron Wilson
  • Lake Conroe fishing report Friday, August 15, 2008 @ 2:22AMFishing on Lake Conroe is fair to good and the anglers are still battling the wind and heat from time to time. The surface temperature of the water is running 87 to 90 degrees in the main lake the water is clear. The level is at pool at 200.03 feet.
  • SOUTH TEXAS FRESHWATER AND SALTWATER FISHING REPORT Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 7:12PMCHOKE CANYON — Water lightly stained; 93 degrees; 2.96' low. Black bass are good on chartreuse/white spinnerbaits and large soft plastics. White bass are slow. Crappie are slow. Drum are fair on worms. Channel and blue catfish are good on punchbait.
  • Fishing Report of Aug. 13 Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 5:52PMLITTLE ROCK - This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission's fishing report for August 13, 2008. Lake Conway: Bream are still biting well on crickets and worms against the bank. Crappie are slow with some improvement in deep water.
  • Statewide fishing report — Salmon, trout catches better, walleye worse, according to DNR Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 4:49PM Cool weather slowed the walleye bite but improved catch rates for salmon and trout, according to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Those fishing the inland lakes are targeting waters 10 to 40 feet deep for big bluegills, the DNR said Wednesday in its weekly fishing report.
  • FISHING REPORT: Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks. Wednesday, August 13, 2008 @ 12:08PMThe discharge rate is at minimum, which is not good for the fishing below the dam. Reservoir officials said it is unlikely to change any time soon since the lake is now over half a foot below summer pool and there has been little rain.
  • Ugly fish stuns West Texas angler Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 11:43AMOfficials identified the exotic fish as a red-bellied pacu, a fish closely related to the piranha
  • Fish story is no tall tale Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 10:07AMEL PASO, Texas (AP) - Ruben Rodriguez caught a fish so ugly and with such a nasty personality that it may go down as one of the best fish stories out of Ascarate Lake - maybe as good as the one about "Old Whiskers."
  • West Texan catches fish only an angler could love Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 9:53AM EL PASO, Texas -- Ruben Rodriguez caught a fish so ugly and with such a nasty personality that it may go down as one of the best fish stories out of Ascarate Lake _ maybe as good as the...
  • Bill Harding Monday, August 11, 2008 @ 6:10AMWhether you hunt or fish, you need to learn about scent, and it works both ways. Some scents are used to lure fish to the hook and animals close to your stand. On the other hand human scent can drive them away.
  • Johnson Lake Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 3:21AMOne of the most popular recreation sites in central Nebraska is Johnson Lake, which features 18 miles of shoreline and 2,500 water surface acres. Located seven miles southwest of Lexington, the lake features camping, angling and water sports.
  • Deer permit applications once again on the rise Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 3:12AMThis year, there were 8,247 antlerless deer permit applications which were submitted for the Western Mass. Wildlife Management Zones (WMZ), 284 more than last year. Some 4,400 permits will be issued and that is down 250 from last year.
  • Outdoors Notebook Sunday, August 10, 2008 @ 12:03AM• Sippo Lake Marina will host a night fishing tournament from 6 p.m. to midnight Friday. Registration is 5 to 7 p.m. The event is open to all ages, but children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire tournament.
  • Weekly fishing report Saturday, August 9, 2008 @ 7:41PM AREA LAKES Largemouth bass fishing was great on most lakes. Fishing around piers and other shallow...
  • Southern Indiana blessed with many rivers Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 7:48PMThe southeast portion of Indiana is blessed with numerous rivers worthy of fishermen's praise. Trying to narrow the choice of which of these southern Indiana rivers to explore can be a daunting task. So last weekend, I did the only logical thing, I fished three of them.
  • Antioch man celebrates 100th birthday Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 2:18PMANTIOCH - In 1908, Henry Ford produced his first Model T. The Chicago Cubs defeated the Detroit Tigers to win the World Series. And on August 1, John Vespa was born in Toluca to Italian immigrants Gregorio and Angelina Vespa.
  • Recreation Report Friday, August 8, 2008 @ 1:23PMThe best bet for summer steelhead continues to be the Siletz River. Trout anglers seeking respite from summer heat might consider targeting sea-run cutthroat trout, which are beginning to enter rivers and basins throughout the zone.
  • Roosevelt State Park Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 11:12AMThe water temperature has been 80 degrees. The hot weather is slowing the fishing. We did have some nice catfish being caught on worms. The breams and crappies are slow. We had a noticeable bass catch of 10 pounds.
  • Fishing Report for Week June 25, 2008 Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 11:11AMThese reports are compiled from submissions from park rangers, the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks and other contributing individuals.
  • When the weather heats up, the fishing cools down Thursday, August 7, 2008 @ 10:30AMOne of the aggravations about fishing in Nebraska is waiting out our frigid months until the good fishing conditions arrive. I spend a lot of time in the dead of winter watching fishing shows on TV and convincing myself that once the ice melts I'll spend every spare minute on the water.
  • Pro anglers at fishing tourney reel in the fans Monday, August 4, 2008 @ 6:45AMThe Bassmaster Elite Series Empire Chase came to Buffalo's Small Boat Harbor this weekend, and so did fans and fishermen from throughout Western New York, for whom the event was much more exciting than watching someone on a podium holding up a few fish.
  • Book, line and sinker Sunday, August 3, 2008 @ 7:09AMSchool books and fish hooks became an unlikely pair at Harnett Central Middle School this past school year when Physical Education instructor Gayle Glover brought angling to her school’s curriculum.
  • Temperatures up, traffic down on area lakes Sunday, August 3, 2008 @ 6:21AMLake Graham opens for business each day at 5:30 a.m. and closes at 8:30 p.m. or 30 minutes after the sun sets.
  • South Florida outdoors notebook Sunday, August 3, 2008 @ 3:14AMRecreational boaters might breathe a sigh of relief now that President Bush has signed into law the Clean Boating Act of 2008. The new law restores a long-standing exemption for pleasure boats from a permit program aimed at rooting out industrial-strength polluters. Boating industry lobbyists fought successfully to get rid of a provision that would have established required maintenance ...
  • Outdoors outlook for August Sunday, August 3, 2008 @ 1:48AMMerritt Reservoir—Anglers trolling leeches or nightcrawlers may catch15- to 24-inch walleye. Fishing spinners and spinnerbaits in the early morning and evening may continue to produce northern pike and largemouth bass, especially in the Boardman Arm.
  • Officials looking for little results in new search Sunday, August 3, 2008 @ 12:23AMBeginning next spring, the agency will sample wild fish in waters around Lake Erie and the North Branch of the Susquehanna to look for the presence of viral hemorrhagic septicemia, a disease commonly known as VHS.
  • Anglers still flock to Kanawha Falls Sunday, August 3, 2008 @ 12:14AMGLEN FERRIS -- If West Virginians were to list their favorite fishing holes, Kanawha Falls would likely rank near the top."Its a unique fishery because it has so many different species," said Mark Scott, a district fisheries biologist for the sta...