Local hatchery supplies fish to Ohio waterways

Post Source From The Daily Jeffersonian: The Senecaville State Fish Hatchery is one of six fish hatcheries operated by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, that produce more than 40 million fish a year to stock many of Ohio’s waterways. Originally built in 1938 and opened in 1941, by the US Fish and Wildlife…

Fishing restrictions relaxed

Post SourceFrom kpcnews.com: Fishing amid the pandemic? While many states banned fishing temporarily as the lockdown began in order to deter gatherings, the broad answer now, to the delight of many, is yes — with relaxed restrictions that vary from state to state. According to the fishing website, On the Water, most states are encouraging…

Fishers group appeals to local governments to defy order to dismantle fishing structures in Cavite

Post Source From Business World: A FISHERS group appealed on Monday to local governments in Cavite to defy the dismantling of alleged illegal fishing structures in Manila Bay led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Fernando L. Hicap, chairperson of the Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA), said officials of…

MI DNR completes investigation of common carp mortality on Lake Orion

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has completed its investigation of the common carp mortality on Lake Orion in northeast Oakland County that occurred in mid-to late July. With the assistance of the Aquatic Animal Health Laboratory at Michigan State University, it has been determined and confirmed that the common carp fish kill was caused by…

Holding Illegal Fishing Perpetrators Accountable

Post SourceFrom NRDC: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) recent report – Improving International Fisheries Management: 2021 Report to Congress – promotes accountability for illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing by naming nations whose fleets engage in these harmful practices. While the report lays important groundwork, much more needs to be done to ensure that…

Patagonia outs new Stealth Pack collection

Post SourceCheck out this new gear from Patagonia! From Hatch Magazine: Patagonia recently introduced a completely redesigned lineup of its well-loved Stealth fly fishing bags and packs. The new collection stays true to the series’ lightweight, minimalist roots, while adding smart new features, improved designs, and a sleek, modern aesthetic. The new bags and packs…

Weathering the Weather and Keeping On Fishing

Post SourceWeathering Hurricane Ida… read more below. From The Provincetown Independent: In a summer of relentless storms, the latest to hit the waterfront was what remained of Hurricane Ida. This one came racing up the East Coast and packed a much stronger wallop than was initially expected. Fortunately for the waterfront, the wind direction —…