News Stories & Fishing Articles

Alycia Downs
https://www.takemefishing.org/

From connecting with nature and those around you to a chance to exercise and escape, find out the mental health perks of fishing.

Over the past few days, the Association of Collegiate Anglers has been releasing the rankings for the latest points update to the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. In this third and final article, we will take a look at the teams currently ranked in the Top 5 for college fishing’s only all-encompassing National Rankings system.

1) Carson-Newman University 

First ACA event of 2025 to be contested at Pickwick Lake on April 5^th – 6^th

The 2024-25 season of the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series marks the 20^th anniversary for the Association of Collegiate Anglers. The third event of the ACA’s historic season will be the Pickwick Slam. 

By Ken Schultz
https://www.takemefishing.org/

The best place to sell a boat is the one that works. Here are some considerations for accomplishing this as well as getting your boat ready to sell.

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Most lakes return to regular hours on February 1

Most of Alabama’s 23 State-owned Public Fishing Lakes return to regular operational hours on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Located throughout the state, these lakes are noted for their quality fishing for bream, largemouth bass, channel catfish and crappie (in most lakes).

Southern Fishing News is proud to announce Vantage Tackle as its newest sponsor, bringing a fresh wave of innovation, craftsmanship, and passion to our community of anglers.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and the Tennessee Valley Authority have decided, following a joint risk assessment of the main chamber of Wilson Lock on the Tennessee River near Florence, Alabama, not to reopen the chamber until the phase 2 dewatering is completed.

USACE photo of Wilson Lock. (USACE Nashville District Public Affairs Office)

The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) has reopened the Brown’s Creek Public Boat Ramp in Guntersville, Alabama, after completing facility upgrades.

By Ken Schultz
takemefishing.org

Just about everyone has an interest in the weather. As a frequent boat angler, I’m constantly checking for current and forthcoming wind and wave conditions and directions, as well as forecasts of upcoming events that may impact on-the-water activities, including where, and sometimes how, I fish.