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Alabama’s Warrior Riverview Ramp Temporarily Closes

May 21, 2026 · by Southern Fishing News

The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily close the Riverview Public Boat Ramp on the Warrior River in Tuscaloosa from May 26 through June 5, 2026.
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From Quagga Mussels To Blue Catfish To Invasive Carp

May 20, 2026 · by Southern Fishing News

American Sportfishing Association On May 19, Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) introduced the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026 (H.R.8876).
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Santee Cooper Elite Won With 113 pounds,12 ounces and A Swim

May 18, 2026 · by Southern Fishing News

Written by Christopher Decker – Photography by Andy Crawford Ever since joining the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, Chris Johnston has wanted to win a tournament centered around southern largemouth.
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Part 3: The Big Picture: Turbidity Equals Trigger Shift

May 15, 2026 · by Southern Fishing News

How Changing Water Turbidity Affects Largemouth Bass Feeding Windows and Lure Choice Dr. Fin says water clarity changes everything about how a largemouth bass hunts. Count on it.

Phase One Completed: Kowaliga Ramp On Alabama’s Lake Martin 

May 14, 2026 · by Southern Fishing News

Russell Lands donated property for parking lot expansion. Phase one of a nearly $1.8 million renovation to the Kowaliga Public Boat Ramp on Lake Martin has been completed. The boat ramp is located just off State Route 63, approximately 11 miles south of Wind Creek State Park.
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TWRA Confirms New Largemouth Bass Fishing Record

May 14, 2026 · by Southern Fishing News

Caught on Nickajack Reservoir by Whitwell Resident The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has confirmed that a new state record for a Largemouth Bass has been established, breaking the previous mark, which was set more than 11 years ago.
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Marks captures second Elite Series title at Lake Murray

May 12, 2026 · by Southern Fishing News

With a four-day total of 90 pounds, 14 ounces Written by David A. Brown & Photography by Andy Crawford COLUMBIA, S.C. — Paul Marks’ day did not begin the way he’d wanted, but it ended the way he’d dreamed. The difference — a gut call that changed his trajectory and put a second blue trophy…
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A Big 1-11 Bass Put Floyd Over The Top

May 11, 2026 · by Southern Fishing News

Mitchell Forde • Bass Pro Tour ROGERS, Ark. — With 25 minutes left in the Championship Round at Yuengling Light Lager Stage 5 Presented by YETI, Cole Floyd got the news he’d been dreading.

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