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Fishing in the United States

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2026 Regulation Updates: Vermont — new panfish limits (50 combined, max 25 crappie), commercial crappie ban, baitfish endorsement required. Minnesota — year-round continuous bass seasons with designated catch-and-release periods. Wyoming — updated Chapter 46 regs, new tackle requirements on North Platte River. Massachusetts — commercial striped bass endorsements restricted to 2024/2025 permit holders. Washington/Oregon — location-specific endorsements for Columbia River tributaries. West Virginia — new catch-and-release trout streams (Nov 1 – May 15, artificial lures only). New York — lead sinker ban under ½ oz in inland waters. Michigan — year-round bass catch-and-immediate-release allowed. Always check state regulations before fishing.