A review of 20 years of data shows that smallmouth bass caught in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario have gotten heavier since round goby invaded.
Lake Champlain has been a popular bass fishing spot for some time, made so by its size, surrounding scenery and abundant fish habitat, especially in its northern end. The lake’s expansive tributaries also draw in anglers who...
Recent data on intersex bass frequencies show that wildlife refuges are negatively impacted by human influence, despite protections.
Intersex fish are on the rise in the Northeastern U.S. as agricultural runoff may cause male smallmouth and largemouth bass to develop eggs in their testes.
Though PBDEs were phased out of manufacturing in 2013, their impact on the environment will likely last.