To many urban dwellers, tea-colored lakes are the norm, but venturing into the wilderness makes it clear that lakes don’t ...

While native to Western North America, rainbow trout have become one of the most popular freshwater gamefish around the globe through stocking programs. They are coveted by both conventional and fly ...

Across the country, the quiet act of scooping minnows or grabbing a tub of nightcrawlers is colliding with a much louder concern: how invasive species are hitchhiking into lakes and rivers. You are ...

A sizable fish kill of freshwater drum, also known as sheepshead, has happened on portions of Lake Erie in the Erie area. “It was specific to the species occurrence due to fairly rapid changes in the ...

Burbot is a freshwater cod that has adapted to cold waterways like Lake Superior. The eel-like species goes by many names: ...

The Tampa Bay area’s largest freshwater lake has been historically plagued by invasive plant outbreaks. Jack Prator is a reporter covering breaking news and environment. Reach him at ...

PORTLAND, Ore.— The Center for Biological Diversity today petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect three dwindling fish species in Goose Lake under the Endangered Species Act.

Africa is home to some of the most stunning freshwater lakes, which are not just picturesque but also perfect for snorkeling ...

Lake Malawi, one of Africa’s most important freshwater ecosystems and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is facing a growing ...