The shooting of two bald eagles have struck a patriotic nerve in the Tennessee Valley.More>>
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The U.S. House has passed legislation that would put a two-year moratorium on an Army Corps of Engineers plan to erect barriers to prevent people from fishing below dams on the Cumberland River.More>>
Thirty-six young anglers representing four different high schools gathered on Nickajack Lake to battle it out for first place in the Seahawks Open Bass Tournament...More>>
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) told a top U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official at a budget hearing today that he would restrict the Corps' ability to transfer new funds to projects if it doesn't abandon "unreasonable" fishing restrictions...More>>
Tuesday, March 27 2012 8:57 PM EDT2012-03-28 00:57:28 GMT
With the weather and the water fluctuating so much, when should anglers look for bass to go very deep? Bass in winter time are going to follow bait fish. More >>
Thursday, January 31 2013 10:15 PM EST2013-02-01 03:15:15 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - As the water begins to warm, shad start moving into coves and creeks and bass will also begin to follow them into the shallow waters. This is an excellent time of year to breakMore >>
As the water begins to warm, shad start moving into coves and creeks and bass will also begin to follow them...More >>
Friday, January 18 2013 9:44 PM EST2013-01-19 02:44:09 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - Years ago nearly all fishing line was braided line made mostly of Dacron. Newer braided lines, made of synthetic materials, now offer many advantages to fisherman. In today's completiveMore >>
In today's completive market these lines are continuing to be improved, and braided line has become very popular in the bass fishing community...More >>
Thursday, September 27 2012 9:17 PM EDT2012-09-28 01:17:19 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - Anglers should clean and oil their reels at least once a year depending on how often they are used. "Keeping your fishing reels clean and lubricated will ensure they work smootherMore >>
Keeping your fishing reels clean and lubricated will ensure they work smoother and last longer...More >>
Tuesday, March 12 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-03-13 00:29:10 GMT
Now that the wild turkey has been restored to Tennessee, TWRA.'s goal is to ensure that a vigorous, self-sustaining population is maintained in all suitable habitats of the state. Turkeys will be managedMore >>
Now that the wild turkey has been restored to Tennessee, TWRA.'s goal is to ensure that a vigorous, self-sustaining population is maintained...More >>
Friday, January 11 2013 1:51 PM EST2013-01-11 18:51:06 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - Ross Rogers Taxidermy and Deer Processing will hold their Second Juvenile Deer Contest for the 2012-2013 season on January 12th & 13th ending the year for deer hunting in the StateMore >>
Ross Rogers Taxidermy and Deer Processing will hold their Second Juvenile Deer Contest for the 2012-2013 season...More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 6:59 AM EDT2013-03-29 10:59:02 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - High School Bass Fishing Teams are being started all across the United States advancing the sport of bass fishing all the way to a high school national championship. The teams competeMore >>
High School Bass Fishing Teams are being started all across the United States advancing the sport of bass fishing all the way to a high school national championship...More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 7:23 AM EDT2013-03-21 11:23:26 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - The current Tennessee State record for a largemouth bass was set on October 17th 1954 by James Barnett on Sugar Creek. This record has stood for almost 59 years. There are a few localMore >>
The current Tennessee State record for a largemouth bass was set on October 17th 1954 by James Barnett on Sugar Creek. This record has stood for almost 59 years...More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 8:33 AM EDT2013-03-20 12:33:18 GMT
TVA biologists looked for spotted bass and smallmouth bass and largemouth bass and crappies. They wanted to see how many fish were in the reservoir, and whether those fish were healthy.More >>
TVA biologists looked for spotted bass and smallmouth bass and largemouth bass and crappies. They wanted to see how many fish were in the reservoir, and whether those fish were healthy.More >>
Here are the upcoming fishing events for Chattanooga Area: Have a fishing, hunting or outdoors related event? Email events@channel3outdoors.com More >>
A quick look at fishing, hunting and outdoor events coming up in the Chattanooga area.More >>
May 1, 2013 - Fishing is outstanding. April has lived up to it's reputation and been a great month for overall numbers and multiple patterns working on the lake...More >>
Here's a look at the fishing report for Carters LakeMore >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:13 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:13:36 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) – Thirty-six young anglers representing four different high schools gathered on Nickajack Lake to battle it out for first place in the Seahawks Open Bass Tournament Saturday May 18,More >>
Thirty-six young anglers representing four different high schools gathered on Nickajack Lake to battle it out for first place in the Seahawks Open Bass Tournament...More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:03 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:03:59 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) – The team of Chris Coffey and Nick Pratt caught a five-bass limit weighing 24.91 pounds to take first place and the $2,000 prize in the Trucks-N-Trailers May CBA Open Bass tournamentMore >>
The team of Chris Coffey and Nick Pratt caught a five-bass limit weighing 24.91 pounds to take first place and the $2,000 prize...More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:59 PM EDT2013-05-19 16:59:07 GMT
GUNTERSVILLE, AL (WRCB) – The Tennessee Valley Bass Club held the seventh tournament of its twelve tournament season this Saturday, May 18, 2013, on Guntersville Lake. There were 13 teams that participatedMore >>
The Tennessee Valley Bass Club held the seventh tournament of its twelve tournament season this Saturday, May 18, 2013, on Guntersville Lake...More >>
Sunday, May 12 2013 12:19 PM EDT2013-05-12 16:19:03 GMT
Dayton, TN (WRCB) - The team of Jarreth Bain and Jake Hairrell topped the field of 64 anglers to win the B.I.T.E. Bass Tournament with a nice five bass limit weighing 28.86 lbs. good for $5,000. SecondMore >>
The team of Jarreth Bain and Jake Hairrell topped the field of 64 anglers to win the B.I.T.E. Bass Tournament...More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-05-12 02:25:56 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - The Tennessee Valley Bass Club hosted the Wal-Mart/Coca-Cola Bass Tournament Saturday, May 11th on Chickamauga Lake out of Chester Frost Park. There were forty-nine teams that participatedMore >>
The team of Damon Ray and Justin Vaughn caught a five-bass limit weighing 22.45 pounds to take first place and the $2,000 prize...More >>
Saturday, May 11 2013 5:26 PM EDT2013-05-11 21:26:13 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - The Chattanooga Fishing Forum (CFF) held the fourth event of its ten tournament season Saturday, May 11, 2013, out of Marion County Park on Nickajack Lake. There were 22 teams consistingMore >>
The team of Justin Shoemate and Terry Williams caught a three-fish limit weighing 15.31 pounds to win first place...More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-07 00:47:57 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - The White County vs. Grundy County high school bass fishing tournament was held Saturday May 4th on Nickajack Lake, out of Shell Mound boat ramp. The Grundy County team of Hank LowrieMore >>
The White County vs. Grundy County high school bass fishing tournament was held Saturday May 4th on Nickajack Lake...More >>
Sunday, May 5 2013 6:33 PM EDT2013-05-05 22:33:02 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - The Southern 175 Series held the third event of its six tournament season Sunday, May 5, 2013 out of Chester Frost Park on Chickamauga Lake. The team of Chris Coffey and Nick PrattMore >>
The Southern 175 Series held the third event of its six tournament season Sunday, May 5, 2013 out of Chester Frost Park on Chickamauga Lake...More >>
Sunday, May 5 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-05-05 16:18:46 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) – The 7th Annual Sportsman's Warehouse Fisherman's Dream Tournament was held May 4, 2013 on Chickamauga Lake. Anglers in this event were greeted with heavy rains and falling water conditionsMore >>
The 7th Annual Sportsman's Warehouse Fisherman's Dream Tournament was held May 4, 2013 on Chickamauga Lake. Anglers in this event were greeted with heavy rains and falling water conditions...More >>
Four Nashville fishermen were cited for going well over the state fishing limits when they caught 420 white bass in what wildlife officials are calling one of the biggest fish poaching cases in the state.More >>
Four Nashville fishermen were cited for going well over the state fishing limits when they caught 420 white bass in what wildlife officials are calling one of the biggest fish poaching cases in the state.More >>
Tuesday, August 21 2012 7:22 AM EDT2012-08-21 11:22:38 GMT
People living in parts Bradley County are on the lookout for black bears. TWRA officers have gotten dozens of reported black bear sightings and are taking steps to keep everyone safe. More >>
TWRA officers say it's common for black bears to travel around the area this time of year looking for food, but say now they're getting a little too close for comfort in some southern Bradley County neighborhoods.More >>
Wednesday, September 21 2011 12:19 PM EDT2011-09-21 16:19:56 GMT
Nothing can ruin a fun day on the water than having an unexpected engine failure, running aground, a dead battery, or running out of fuel in your boat.More >>
Tuesday, September 13 2011 10:51 AM EDT2011-09-13 14:51:23 GMT
Another national magazine has Chattanooga on the cover after an online competition landed the Scenic City with the "best town ever" title in October's "Outside" magazine.More >>
Biologists say years of restoring lake sturgeon to Tennessee waterways is paying off with more of the bony fish turning up in East Tennessee rivers.More >>
Biologists say years of restoring lake sturgeon to Tennessee waterways is paying off with more of the bony fish turning up in East Tennessee rivers.More >>
Thursday, November 22 2012 4:58 PM EST2012-11-22 21:58:19 GMT
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), after several months of soliciting public input and meeting with state and federal agencies, has reached a decision regarding futureMore >>
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) has reached a decision regarding future management plans for the Cummings Cove Wildlife Management Area...More >>
Wednesday, September 19 2012 10:31 PM EDT2012-09-20 02:31:28 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - The Tennessee River Rescue will be holding a community-wide clean-up of the Tennessee River and its tributaries on Saturday, October 6th between 9 am. to 1 pm. This project has grownMore >>
The Tennessee River Rescue will be holding a community-wide clean-up of the Tennessee River and its tributaries on Saturday, October 6thMore >>
Friday, August 31 2012 9:25 PM EDT2012-09-01 01:25:05 GMT
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WRCB)-- Some homeowners and outdoorsmen who use Chickamauga Lake are calling for stricter regulations, when it comes to getting rid of unwanted lake grass and weeds. A strong herbicideMore >>
Some homeowners and outdoorsmen who use Chickamauga Lake are calling for stricter regulations, when it comes to getting rid of unwanted lake grass and weeds.More >>
Sunday, July 1 2012 8:02 PM EDT2012-07-02 00:02:50 GMT
CHATTANOOGA (WRCB) - TWRA is banding some of the resident goose population to track and obtain data to be used to determine early season impact, if any, on the overall resident goose population. As writtenMore >>
TWRA is banding some of the resident goose population to track and obtain data to be used to determine early season impact, if any, on the overall resident goose population.More >>
Monday, June 25 2012 8:53 PM EDT2012-06-26 00:53:52 GMT
CHATSWORTH, GA (WRCB-TV) - The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is investigating why several thousand fish have died in one Murray County lake the last few days. Georgia DNR biologists say they'veMore >>
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is investigating why several thousand fish have died in one Murray County lake the last few days. More >>
Wednesday, November 30 2011 7:39 PM EST2011-12-01 00:39:43 GMT
The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency recently received a genetic assessment report from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service evaluating the Florida bass-stocking program.More >>
Friday, October 14 2011 8:51 AM EDT2011-10-14 12:51:52 GMT
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to designate approximately 224 river miles and 22 acres of critical habitat for the Cumberland darter, rush darter, yellowcheek darter, chucky madtom, and laurel dace. All five of these fishes were listed as endangered on August 9, 2011.More >>
