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Fishing |
| Current News and Developing Issues Affecting Fishing Activities | Current news and developing issues affecting fish and angler health and safety. |
| Alagnak River: Effects of Catch-and-Release Fishing on the Physiology and Behavior of Wild Rainbow Trout | Rapidly increasing angler use of the Alagnak River rainbow trout fishery led to concerns about the health of the population(s) and resulted in recent regulatory changes to catch-and-release fishing only. |
| Alaska Science Center - Biological Science Office Lake Clark Fisheries Projects | Summary of research on salmon fish resources in the Ilamna/Lake Clark area in Alaska with links to scientific projects, Native Alaskan intern program, lake core analysis, radio telemetry, genetics, subsistence fishing, and research staff. |
| American Fisheries Society | Help to improve the conservation and sustainability of fishery resources and aquatic ecosystems by advancing fisheries and aquatic science and promoting the development of fisheries professionals. |
| Aquatic Network | The Aquatic Network provides information about living resources and technology relating to marine and freshwater environments. |
| Asian Swamp Eels Web Site | Invasive Species Case Files contain documentation, and research collected during invasive species investigations by the USGS. |
| Association of State Floodplain Managers | ASFPM is an organization involved in floodplain management, flood hazard mitigation, the National Flood Insurance Program, flood preparedness, warning and recovery, floodplain management practice and policy in the United States. |
| Chesapeake Bay Activities | The mission of USGS Chesapeake Bay studies is to provide integrated science to support effective ecosystem conservation and restoration.. |
| Chesapeake Bay Observing System | Check out the weather in the middle of the Chesapeake, Choptank River, Horn Point, Mid Bay, North Bay, and Smith Point areas. The Chesapeake Observing Center has real-time data from in and around the Bay. Buoy electronics includes weather sensors and underwater sensors showing Station Tables, wind speed and direction, air and water temperatures, relative humidity, and other useful fishing information. You can also submit queries and retrieve past Bay data to generate plots. |
| Chesapeake Bay Science Program | The bay serves as the spawning ground for 70 to 90 percent of the striped bass in the Atlantic Ocean. In addition to supporting aquatic communities and wildlife, the bay's watershed serves the economic and recreational needs of 15 million people. |
| Coastal and Marine Geology | USGS research programs addressing a range of geologic issues from beaches, corals reefs, ecosystems, and submarine mapping to coastal hazards, disasters, and public safety. |
| Coral Reefs - Imperiled National Treasures | Better understand the processes that affect the health of these ecologically and economically important ecosystems. |
| Corps Lakes Gateway To Fishing | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manage and conserve those natural resources, consistent with the ecosystem management principles, while providing quality public outdoor recreation experiences to serve the needs of present and future generations |
| Drought Monitor | Drought monitor is an interactive tool developed by the NDMC to collect, quantify, and map reported drought impacts for the United States. . |
| Ecological Society of America | Promoting the Science of Ecology. |
| EMMMA:Environmental Mercury Mapping, Modeling, & Analysis | Visualizing the distribution of mercury in our environment - included are online mapping tools, USGS maps, images and thematic data, along with an online descriptive model for mercury in fish-tissue, and other key environmental mercury datasets. |
| Endocrine Disruption in Aquatic Systems Associated wht the National Water Quality Assessment Program | Evidence indicates concentrations of sex steroid hormones (estrogen and testosterone) and vitellogenin (egg protein produced by females) were different in fish from contaminated and reference sites. |
| Field & Stream | The Original Outdoor Magazine... tons of good stuff here. |
| Fisheries and Aquatics Bulletin (.pdf) | A publication of the U.S. Geological Survey, Fisheries: Aquatic and Endangered Resources (FAER) Program, Volume II, Issue 3, July 2003 - Excerpt from Bulletin: Asian Carp Invade the Mississippi Basin. |
| Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Node: NBII | The Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (FAR) node of the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) was developed to provide access to fisheries and aquatic resources information via the Internet. |
| Fisheries-NOAA | The National Marine Fisheries Service is dedicated to the stewardship of living marine resources through science-based conservation and management, and the promotion of healthy ecosystems. |
| Fishing With Bears | In any outdoor activity — fishing, wildlife viewing, hiking, hunting, picnicking, berry picking, even going to work — you may encounter bears. |
| Federation of Fly Fishers | International service organization dedicated to the betterment of the sport of fly fishing through Conservation and Education. |
| Friends of the Rappahannock | To promote the conservation, protection, and enjoyment of the natural, cultural, recreational, scenic and historical values of the Rappahannock River and its tributaries |
| Got Fish? Already tired of that holiday gift aquarium? Think before you dump and create an even bigger problem. | News Release |
| Great Lakes Forecasts and Esturary Weather and Marine Conditions | Search for ship, buoy and C-Man observations in selected areas. Identify favorable conditions for fishing times and safe fishing conditions. |
| Great Lakes Science Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan | Advancing scientific knowledge and providing scientific information for restoring, enhancing managing, and protecting the living resources and their habitats in the Great Lakes basin ecosystem. |
| Habitat Geology Studies On and Near Georges Bank, off New England | Georges Bank was once the premier East Coast fishing ground for groundfish and scallops. |
| Ichthyology at the Florida Museum of Natural History | The Ichthyology division works closely with many organizations involved in the study and conservation of fishes and sharks. |
| Lake Clark Sockeye Salmon Research Projects | Continued declines in the number of sockeye salmon returning to spawn in the Kvichak watershed, which includes Lake Clark National Park, has resulted in the region being declared an economic disaster area multiple years. |
| Leetown Science Center, West Virginia | Research, restore, maintain, enhance, and protect aquatic and terrestrial organisms and their supporting ecosystems. |
| License for Fishing and Hunting | Fishing and Hunting Licenses Online. |
| Maps on Demand | Limited printing of digitally supported U.S. Geological Survey maps and reports. |
| Make a Tide Prediction | Calculate tidal predictions for more than 3000 tide stations to identify conditions for favorable boat launching times and ideal fishing conditions. |
| Marinas Directory | Good listing of marinas in your area. |
| Mercury in Stream Ecosystems—New Studies Initiated by the U.S. Geological Survey | A publication of the U.S. Geological Survey, Fisheries: Aquatic and Endangered Resources (FAER) Program, Volume II, Issue 3, July 2003 - Excerpt from Bulletin: Asian Carp Invade the Mississippi Basin. |
| Mercury in the Environment | Eating contaminated fish and wildlife exposes people and fish-eating wildlife to the most toxic form of mercury, methylmercury. |
| Microsoft Terra Server | Ever wonder what an aerial view of your fishing area might look like? Terraserver is one of the world's largest online databases, providing free public access to a vast collection of maps and aerial photographs of the United States. |
| Monitoring Our Rivers and Streams | Both natural and human-induced conditions within the watershed are reflected in the quality of the surface water. |
| National Atlas of the United States | Complete range of traditional maps and features enabling you to create your own map to explore the great outdoors and locate access points for your fishing destinations. |
| National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) | Coordinated by the U.S. Geological Survey, this biological information system draws together vast amounts of scientific data on the nations plants and animals -- species by species information, habitat maps, genetics information, and information on basic biological research. Fishing enthusiasts can find data and information on a wide variety of species. |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, established by Congress in 1984 and dedicated to the conservation of fish, wildlife, and plants, and the habitat on which they depend. |
| National Fishing and Boating Week | National fishing and boating week is a great time to connect with your family. |
| National Park Service Maps | National Park Service Maps for the nation. |
| National Water Information System -NWIS Real-time Streamflow | Provides current and historic streamflow, water level, water quality, plus meteorological data and information for approximately 1.5 million sites across the United States, selected territories and border locations. |
| National Wild Fish Health Survey | Determine the distribution of certain pathogens in fish in the wild. Access is available to the wild fish health database by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. |
| National Wildlife Refuges - Your Guide to Fishing | Quality fishing opportunities are available on more than 270 national wildlife refuges. The fishing opportunities, described in this guide, represent virtually every type of sport fishing on the continent. |
| National Water Quality Assessment Program - NAWQA | Shows status and trends in the quality of the Nation’s ground and surface water resources and provides a sound understanding of the natural and human factors that affect the quality of these resources. Offers a framework for assessing water quality issues that impact health aspects of fishing activities. |
| New Hampshire and Vermont Recreation Project | The USGS has put together recreational information for the states of New Hampshire and Vermont (Beta Pilot Study) covering the themes in the USGS Recreation Web site. |
| North American Native Fishes Association | To increase and disseminate knowledge about North America's native fishes and their habitats among aquarium hobbyists, biologists, fish and wildlife officials, anglers, educators, students, and others, through publications, electronic media, regional and national meetings. |
| North Dakota "Fishes of" | Published by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, Illustrations by Maynard F. Reese, used with permission of the Iowa Conservation Commission. Photographs by the Game and Fish Department |
| NPWRC Online Biological Resources by Geography | Map interface allows you to check out the biological resources and concerns by continent, region, state, areas, etc. by the Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center. |
| Pathogen Exposure through Recreational Water | Rivers, lakes, and coastal areas can become contaminated with fecal pathogens that threaten the health of people who recreate in the polluted water. |
| Pesticides in Stream Sediment and Aquatic Biota | In 1986, the highest total DDT concentrations in fish were observed in the south, near the Great Lakes, along the northeast Atlantic coast, and at scattered Pacific sites. |
| Pharmaceuticals, Hormones, and Other Organic Wastewater Contaminants in U.S. Streams | A recent study by the Toxic Substances Hydrology Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) shows that a broad range of chemicals found in residential, industrial, and agricultural wastewaters commonly occurs in mixtures at low concentrations downstream from areas of intense urbanization and animal production. |
| Precipitation Analysis-National Weather Service | This site graphically shows the short-term observed and climatic trends of precipitation across the lower 48 United States (CONUS) and Puerto Rico. |
| Recreation.gov | The Recreation One-Stop initiative is intended to enhance customer satisfaction with recreational experiences on public lands. It will improve access to recreation-related information generated by the Federal government, streamline the systems used to manage that information, and increase the sharing of recreation-related information among government and non-government organizations. |
| Recreation News | Online magazine covering feature cover destinations and activities within a day or weekend drive of Baltimore or Washington, D.C. Focus is on Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Delaware, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. |
| Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation | The Recreational Boating & Fishing Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational angling and boating and thereby increase public awareness and appreciation of the need for protecting, conserving and restoring this nation's aquatic natural resources. |
| River Monitoring Makes for Better Paddling Trips .PDF KB | Compiled by USGS hydrologists who kayak, canoe and fish for recreation. |
| Rocky Mountain Game & Fish Magazine | Outdoor Hunting Magazines |
| Science In Your Watershed | Find scientific information organized on a watershed basis. This information, coupled with observations and measurements made by the watershed groups, provides a powerful foundation for characterizing, assessing, analyzing, and maintaining the status and health of a watershed. |
| Sea Lamprey a Great Lakes Invader | The control program uses several techniques to attack sea lampreys. This effort (known as "integrated sea lamprey management") |
| South Florida Information Access | Fish and Wildlife Oriented Outdoor Recreation in Dada Coundy Florida. |
| State Parks, Wildlife Departments and Recreational Facilities in Your Area | Pick the State of your choice for ideal fishing and recreational facilities |
| Streamflow Information for the Nation | Information about the streamflow-gaging program to collect data about the Nation's water resources. |
| Streamgaging for Angling Success | Articles that explain the use of the stream-gaging system to improve fishing and fishing safety. |
| Streamgaging for Paddling Safety | Articles on how to use streamgaging information to properly identify conditions suitable for favorable and safe paddling conditions. |
| Streamgaging Video | USGS Streamgaging information video by WaterLog |
| Sreamnet | StreamNet is a cooperative information management and dissemination project focused on fisheries and aquatic related data in the Columbia River basin and the Pacific Northwest. |
| "take me fishing" | Good source of information on fishing, boating and caring for the water. Useful, localized information about fishing and fish related activities. |
| Trout Unlimited | Trout Unlimited’s mission is to conserve, protect and restore North America’s trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds. |
| U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Provides leadership in sustaining and enhancing fish, wildlife, and their habitats for the benefit of the American people and to engage citizens in the shared stewardship of our Nation's natural resources. |
| USGS Fisheries Research Activities | Fishery activity is also a part of the research at the Alaska Biological Science Center, the Columbia Environmental Research Center, and the National Wetlands Research Center. |
| USGS Fisheries Research Centers | Research and provide technical assistance to support the best possible stewardship of the Nation's natural resources, emphasizing fish populations and aquatic ecosystems. Key centers: Leetown Science Center , Western Fisheries Research Center, Great Lakes Research Center and the Florida Caribbean Science Center. |
| USGS Offers Tips on Using Streamflow Information | Valuable information for river recreationists using the data from USGS gaging stations to determine if a trip to a favorite river will result in a wasted trip to a bone-dry stream channel or a thrashing ride down some of the best white waters. |
| Water Resources Sites and USGS State Representatives | Address, phone number and e-mail addresses for each State Representative, along with local office hours, are available. A source for clarifying issues that arise in interpreting stream-gaging information and data. |
| Water Watch | Maps and graphs of current water resources conditions. Helps to identify safe and suitable conditions for your fishing outing. |
| West Nile Virus | Links Related to West Nile Virus |
| Where Can I Go Fishing? | This Web site identifies fishing and other recreational opportunities on Federal lands in your state by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. |
| Wild Salmon | Gold Seal - Learn about wild salmon which have lived in the pristine waters of the Pacific Northwest for thousands of years. |
| World Fish Center | Contributes to food security and poverty eradication in developing countries through research, partnership, capacity building, and policy support, so promoting sustainable agricultural development based on the environmentally sound management of natural resources. |
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