Alabama waters are home to freshwater and saltwater giants. See which fish hold the official state records for size and ...

The Alabama rig is one of the most controversial rigs in bass fishing. When anglers first started throwing it in tournaments, they dominated the competition. However, within just a few years the FLW ...

Alabama offers diverse fishing opportunities, from rivers and lakes to tailraces below dams. Fishing licenses are required for individuals between 16 and 65 years old. Appropriate bait and tackle ...

From the Atlantic to the Pacific, from the Great Lakes to the Gulf of Mexico, rising water temperatures and more frequent heat waves are changing what’s found under the surface. In 2024, Advance Local ...

Long before forward-facing sonar was the hot button issue in fishing, the Alabama rig was causing waves for many of the same reasons. The ultimate balance of pain versus reward, this divisive bass ...

A bill intended to enable more people to read and understand Alabama’s annual fish consumption advisories stalled during this year’s legislative session. But advocates for the state’s rivers say they ...

The reef fish population in the Gulf is growing ahead of the 2025 red snapper season, according to the University of South Alabama's annual fish survey. Researchers from the Stokes School of Marine ...

It's fishing season in Alabama and there's one item that every fisherman needs. The Alabama Department of Natural Resources handles fishing licenses for freshwater access to fishing in the state, with ...

The stippled studfish, a freshwater species found only in Alabama, is “swimming closer to Endangered Species Act protection,” ...

The Nature Index tracks primary research articles from 145 natural-science and health-science journals, chosen based on reputation by an independent group of researchers. The Nature Index provides ...

They urged the Fish and Wildlife Service to list the Birmingham darter ahead of the potential construction of a 18-building data center project. Environmentalists fearing plans for a potentially huge ...