Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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Tip Of The Week Fishing for largemouth bass is excellent at Bartlett Lake. Crankbaits are hot, and here's a tried-and-true bass-snatcher: the Rapala Shad Rap. Get a 3-inch version. Then tie it to 8-pound test line, fish islands, points and rocky shorelines, and if conditions are favorable, anglers could have a good shot at some bass strikes. Have fun! The Reel Deal In the desert impoundments, predatory fish have become more active. Crankbaits and buzzbaits and jigs are drawing increasingly more... Full story
The Community Fishing Program resumed stocking catfish in the core waters in mid-September. Two trucks serviced the Phoenix and Tucson areas from two separate ponds in Arkansas. Unfortunately, one of those ponds had weaker-than-normal fish, and following the stocking, we had reports of mortalities from almost all of the Phoenix-area waters at various levels. Rest assured we're working with our municipal partners to remove the dead fish and get them replaced as we continue October catfish... Full story
BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. –– Trout stocking south of Davis Dam has been on hiatus for nearly a year, but that changed on Oct. 1. Trout from Arizona Game and Fish hatcheries, and raised by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery, comprised the first stocking south of Davis Dam since late 2013. Great News "This is great news and a fantastic opportunity for anglers on the Colorado River," said Matt Chmiel, the Fisheries Program manager for the Game and Fish Reg... Full story
The Lake Havasu City Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has announced that a nationally televised Bassmaster Elite Series fishing tournament is coming to Lake Havasu State Park on May 7-10, 2015. It will be the largest, most prestigious fishing tournament ever held in the State of Arizona with crowds of 5,000 spectators anticipated each day and a projected local economic impact exceeding $1.5 million. "We can all be proud that our prime fishery will be put in front of fishing fanatics all over t... Full story
More than 200 leaders in the recreational fishing and boating industries are asking Senate and House members by way of a letter, to support key policy changes to saltwater recreational fisheries management in the upcoming Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA) reauthorization. The MSA is the primary law governing federal saltwater fisheries management. The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) and the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) spearheaded this... Full story
Those who work on KeepAmericaFishing get asked regularly what exactly they do, besides send out emails requesting supporters to take action on a particular issue. With that in mind, they decided to write the top five things that they do at KeepAmericaFishing , things that their supporters might not know about. We Lobby Yes, it's a five letter word that people hate to hear but we lobby on behalf of the fishing industry and anglers alike, making sure that your issues are seen as important. A... Full story
Lake levels at the Salt River chain lakes did not rise as much as some anglers might expect, but there was enough rain to cool the water temperatures. Many anglers are reporting the bite at desert lakes had been slowing considerably after the sun comes up -- get out early. If you do brave the high sun, find the depth the fish are at, then see what color is hot. Be persistent when finding the right color - a simple change from a morning dawn Powerworm to a red crawler, for example, can make a... Full story
Thomas Orozco, 14, of Union City, CA placed 1st in his age division at the International Game Fish Association Young Anglers Tournament held at Shelter Island Pier in San Diego, CA on August 9, 2014. Thomas caught and released Calico Bass, Sand Bass, Mackerel, Jacksmelt, Bat Ray, Scorpionfish and Midshipman during the three and half hour tournament in which 150 kids ages 6-15 participated. Thomas has captured 1st place for his age division thirteen times at IGFA Tournaments.... Full story
In this issue we are featuring some of the many new products on the market. Here are two but check out the complete issue online or in print to see them all. Boating - Check Out Fast Fender Fastening Securing fenders is simple with the right hardware. Accon Marine's 401-R Fender Hanger ensures fenders stay in place, while also eliminating the need to fasten and unfasten them. Tackle & Target - Anglers Can Protect Rods, Reels Fishermen find Soft Lines' Trolling Reel Safety Lines the perfect... Full story
PAYSON, Ariz. -- Call them robot fish, mechanical fish, even Frankenfish. In the tiny Payson community of Beaver Valley, hatchery-raised rainbow trout hover in pools of the East Verde River, or perhaps enjoy the shade of a shoreline undercut. Then there's a different sort of rainbow trout in these waters – ones that mill around with a pair of protruding, lightweight tags. These fish have undergone surgery. Since April, Arizona Game and Fish Department biologists at the Tonto Creek Hatchery h... Full story
Tip Of The Week Try Apache Lake for something different. Here, crappie and walleye are other tasty options. Fish some of Apache's heavy breaks where shallow water quickly becomes deep. It has really become a tremendous largemouth bass fishery. There are also plentiful yellow bass, which are a lot of fun to catch on light tackle. Apache Lake also has a healthy herd of bighorns. So be sure to take a camera - this is one of our most photogenic lakes. The Reel Deal Summer is hot and sticky and... Full story
July 10, the U.S. Senate effectively killed the Bipartisan Sportsmen's Act of 2014 when it failed to pass a vote that would have moved the bill forward. After 81 amendments were offered to the bill, many of which were not supported by the sporting community or germane to the original bill, the vote reflected the partisan animosity of the mid-year elections. The bill had 46 cosponsors and had the strong support of most hunting and angling organizations and many conservation organizations. A... Full story
Simply buying a hunting or fishing license can do big things for conservation. Sportsmen and women across the country want to share that message in their communities, including members of the Izaak Walton League of America, which continues its sponsorship of National Hunting and Fishing Day this year. Their support goes a long way toward fostering growth in outdoor sports. The Izaak Walton League has long supported NHF Day, which takes place each year on the fourth Saturday in September. This ye... Full story
Action: Anglers will be able to fish for and retain adipose fin-clipped adult and jack summer chinook salmon in the lower mainstem Entiat River beginning July 25, 2014. Effective date: July 25 through Sept. 30, 2014. Location: Upstream from the Alternate Highway 97 Bridge near the mouth of the Entiat River to the upper Roaring Creek Road Bridge, immediately downstream of the Entiat National Fish Hatchery. Daily limit: Two hatchery chinook salmon, (adult or jack) minimum size 12 inches. Anglers... Full story
Actions: Daily limit 6 salmon, up to three (3) may be adult salmon. Once the daily limit of adult salmon is retained, anglers may not continue to fish for any species for the remainder of the day. The Columbia River between the Highway 395 Bridge and the Old Hanford townsite wooden powerline towers is open to fishing for salmon through Oct. 31, 2014. Fishing with two poles is permitted from the Highway 395 Bridge in Pasco to Priest Rapids Dam if the angler possesses a two-pole license endorsemen...
Lake Powell is still coming up and now breaking the 3600 MSL barrier, but stripers are the big news now. Striper slurping boils are seen lake wide. Young stripers that live in the warm surface layer are finding larval shad (less than an inch) near the surface. Young shad cannot swim fast enough to elude stripers which line up and methodically "mow" the surface area, chomping down all shad in their path. From a distance, the feeding activity looks like another boat wake, but after closer... Full story
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) today announced that the recreational boating industry saw healthy growth in 2013, generating $36.7 billion in retail expenditures (new and pre-owned boats and engines, trailers, accessories and services), a 3.2% increase from 2012. An estimated 166,800 new powerboats and sailboats were sold at retail in 2013, an increase of 2.2%, coming on the heels of the industry's 2012 rebound when new powerboat and sailboat retail sales increased 10.7% -... Full story
Tip Of The Week Greer Derby The Business Council of Greer is sponsoring a $10,000 Fishing Derby until Oct. 31. Catch one of 50 tagged fish in the three Greer Lakes and bring one into the Lazy Trout Market to exchange for a hat. On Nov. 1 at 10 a.m. at The Lazy Trout Market, a tag will be drawn and it must match the winning number sent by OddsOnPromotions to win the $10,000. Registration is not necessary before catching the tagged fish. If there is no $10,000 winner, a $250 first and $100 second... Full story
Recent Fish Ratings • Upriver: 6 to 7.5 • Walk-In: 7 • Spin-Fishing: 7.5 Key: 1 = Go fish somewhere else 10 = Rent a helicopter and get here now! Recent People Ratings • Crowd Rating: Upriver: 2 weekdays to 3 on weekends • Walk In: 2 during the week and 3 on the weekends Key: 1 = Sleep late and fish where you want. 10 = Very crowded, get up early ******************************************************************* Fly Fishing Up-River Summer weather and the corresponding higher water flows hav... Full story
Amendments would enhance hunting and fishing opportunities in Arizona. The Arizona Game and Fish Commission has voted unanimously to support two amendments proposed by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) to the Bipartisan Sportsmen’s Act of 2014, to support hunting and sportfishing opportunities in Arizona and across the nation. "Senator McCain continues to be a leading advocate for maintaining and strengthening the state's wildlife management authorities,” said Game and Fish Commission Chair J.W. Har... Full story
Lynx Lake One of our favorite little hikes in the pines is the easy trail #311 that circles Lynx Lake. Most of this trail is shaded by trees, and the lake and the forest around it are gorgeous. We often see a huge variety of birds and small mammals, even in the summer. The paved part of the trail on the west side of the lake is wheelchair and stroller accessible, but once you reach the far end of the laken the trail turns to dirt. 'Bee' Prepared At this far end of the lake opposite the parking l... Full story
Alexandria, VA – June 26, 2014 - Six members of the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) were elected or re-elected to fill three regional seats and three at-large seats on the board of directors. Their terms begin October 1, 2014, and they will serve two-year terms. ASA’s board members may serve three, consecutive two-year terms. Regional seats went to: Great Lakes Region - Kirk Immens, president, Sportco Marketing, Lake in the Hills, Ill. (reelected) Northeast Region – Chris Megan, publi...
Anglers in the Gulf of Mexico region need to make their voices heard in support of improved access to one of the region's most important fisheries – red snapper! A landmark rule currently being considered by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council would shift a larger allocation of future red snapper quotas to the recreational sector, which will result in greater opportunities for you, your friends and your family to enjoy time on the water in pursuit of this iconic fish. This will be a...
Our founding fathers created a government that gives citizens a voice. This July 4th, take a moment and speak up to increase your opportunities for better fishing. Do you know of a river or lake that – if given the proper attention – could be a great fishing hole once again? All across the country, fishermen can point to waterways that are in decline. Next week, Congress has an opportunity to improve fisheries habitat conservation nationwide by including the National Fish Habitat Con...
Washington, D.C. – June 26, 2014 – After significant objection from the recreational fishing and boating community, the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has taken steps to correct a key fisheries economics report that misleadingly indicated that the domestic commercial fishing industry in the United States was significantly larger than the recreational fishing industry. When imported seafood, which is not regulated or managed by NMFS, is removed from the equation, the corrected data sho...
