General Trout Season Opens Saturday April 30th

04/27/2016 – J. W. Snyder – Southwest Fishing News (SWFN)   The general trout opener in many counties throughout California will commence on Saturday, April 30, one hour before sunrise. Because of the popularity of this annual event with the angling public, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is making every effort to …

Spiny Lobster Report Cards Due by April 30

  04/25/2016 – J. W. Snyder – SWFN   The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds 2015-2016 Spiny Lobster Report Card holders to return their cards by April 30, 2016 as required by law. The cards must be returned even if no lobsters were taken or no attempts were made to take lobsters. …

New Mexico Fishing Report

04/05/2016 – Southwest Fishing News  This fishing report, provided by Bill Dunn and the Department of Game and Fish, has been generated from the best information available from area officers and anglers. Conditions encountered after the report is compiled may differ, as stream, lake and weather conditions alter fish and angler activities. Check out the …

Texas Salt Water Fishing Report

04/01/2016 – J. W. Snyder – SW Fishing News   Water Body Report NORTH SABINE Most of the north end of the lake is fresh. SOUTH SABINE Sheepshead, redfish and black drum are fair to good at the jetty on live shrimp. Redfish are fair on the surf on crabs. BOLIVAR Trout are fair to …

New Mexico Game Commission to meet April 14 in Las Cruces

04/01/2016 – J. W. Snyder – SWFN SANTA FE – The New Mexico Game Commission will meet April 14 in Las Cruces to consider numerous matters, including a proposed rule change to improve public access to the department’s wildlife management areas. The meeting will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 2016, …