(Provided by Michigan DNR)
Benjamin Frey of Grand RapidsThe Michigan DNR confirmed a new state record last month for quillback carpsucker. This is the fifth state-record fish caught in 2014.
The state record for quillback carpsucker was set by Benjamin Frey of Grand Rapids, Michigan, on Hardy Dam Pond in Newaygo County Aug. 29 at 1:45 a.m. Frey was bow fishing. The fish weighed 8.25 pounds and measured 22.62 inches.
The record was verified by Rich O'Neal, a DNR fisheries biologist in Muskegon.
All you have to do is go fish; one cast, one bite, one fish...
That's all it takes to be a winner in the 24th annual Skamania Mania fishing contest, set for July 5-6 in Michigan City, Ind.
The free, no preregistration required fishing contest is presented by the Northwest Indiana Steelheaders as part of Michigan City Summer Fest.
The 12 largest steelies caught over the two days win Cabelas gift cards, starting with $200 for first place and going down to $25 for 12th. The 13th best fish wins the best prize, a custom, $500 Xcalibur fishing rod.
The Michigan DNR has confirmed it has confirmed state-record fish for brown bullhead and black buffalo.
Record Brown BullheadThe state record for brown bullhead was beat by a fish caught by Jared Gusler of Fairview in Alcona Pond in Alcona County on May 25 at 2 a.m. Gusler was bowfishing. The fish weighed 3.77 pounds and measured 17.5 inches.
The record was verified by Kyle Krueger, a DNR fisheries biologist in Mio.
(Provided by Lindy Lures)
The northeastern corner of Minnesota is the home of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area WildernessThe northeastern corner of Minnesota is the home of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), stretching 120 miles west from the shores of Lake Superior along the Canadian border and the equally impressive Quetico Wilderness Area. Its an area where families and friends can enjoy nature like it used to be, and the fishing for smallmouth, walleyes, muskies and other gamefish is virtually untapped.