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American shad coming back in Potomac River

While the number of American shad is at a historic low in some areas, the fish that migrate from the ocean to fresh water to spawn every year are making a slow recovery in the Potomac River.

Tags: American shad, River herring, Potomac River, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, snakehead, shad, Pierce Mill Dam, Rock Creek Park, Rock Creek

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Fisherman's perspective: Effect of snakeheads and Potomac River's health (Video)

Potomac River fishing guide Steve Chaconas takes WTOP out on the river for a closer look at the health of the fish and the health of the river.

Tags: Troubled Waters, michelle basch, Potomac River, large mouth bass, Potomac fish, steve chaconas, snakehead

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Va. charter boat owner pleads to illegal fish sales

A Virginia charter fishing company owner has admitted to charges that he arranged for clients to illegally catch striped bass.

Tags: Rudee Inlet, virginia beach, striped bass,

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Thousands eat Anacostia fish despite health risks, warnings

A new study finds more education, outreach needed to prevent anglers from eating fish caught in the Anacostia River.

Tags: anacostia Riverkeeper, Mike Bolinder, Anacostia River, pollution, food safety

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Va offers free fishing June 1-3 to encourage sport

The Virginia Department of Inland Fisheries is offering a chance for anglers to fish without a license.

Tags: The Virginia Department of Inland Fisheries, fishing license

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'Frankenfish' found in Potomac tributary may break world record

"We have an unofficial world record that was caught here on the Potomac River, over 18 pounds. And that's pretty big," says Potomac River bass fishing guide Steve Chaconas.

Tags: michelle basch, frankenfish, snakehead, potomac,

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Md. bill would create free fishing sites

Tags: Department of Natural Resources, Maryland General Assembly

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Mild winter lets DNR stock trout early

Get your rod and reel ready. Maryland is stocking waterways with 326,000 rainbow and brown trout.

Tags: trout, DNR

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Record-breaker? Prince William angler catches 74-lb. rockfish

Tags: Cary Wolfe, rockfish

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Va. fisherman ID program registers 56k in 1st year

More than 56,000 anglers complied in 2011 with a new requirement that they register with the state to fish in salt water, though the number who have notified the state is far lower than federal estimates of how many people are actually fishing.

Tags: Virginia Marine Resources Commission, Fisherman Identification Program, John Bull, saltwater fishing

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