Fishing
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – September 22, 2026
Cranks and spinners are still the top producers, but the jig bite is waiting in the wings.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – September 22, 2026
So far the action at the dam for kings and some browns has been good, especially by September standards.
Michigan Mixed Bag: Night-time walleye surveys scheduled on several of the state’s waters through Mid-October
Nighttime walleye recruitment surveys are being conducted from late September to mid-October, putting DNR survey crews on the water at night in various counties.
Michigan DNR clarifies rule changes in effect for trout, salmon, sturgeon
Michigan anglers have some additional fishing regulations to keep in mind this fall after the DNR clarified several changes that were not reflected in the printed 2026 Michigan Fishing Regulations guide.
On Sept. 9,
Allegan County CO named Michigan’s Wildlife Officer of the Year
The Michigan DNR recognized Conservation Officer Carter Woodwyk as the 2025 Shikar-Safari Michigan Wildlife Officer of the Year, honoring his exceptional 10-year career.
The annual award, presented to Woodwyk at the Michigan Natural Resources
Commentary: Seasons of change and the circle of life
The wheel of my granddaughter’s bike spun lazily around while I sat watching, mesmerized by the sun on the chrome. I thought about the shape of the wheel, with no apparent beginning or end …
Drawdowns underway at two Pennsylvania lakes
In advance of upcoming dam infrastructure improvement projects, the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission announced in mid-September that drawdowns are now underway at Ford’s Lake, Lackawanna County, and Rose Valley Lake, Lycoming County.
Both
Notes off a soiled cuff: Pennsylvania among leaders when it comes to antlerless harvest
The National Deer Association’s most recent Deer Report might interest you. It compiled white-tailed deer harvest statistics for the 2024-25 hunting season, including antlerless deer harvest per square mile.
Pennsylvania came close to leading
Metro Area Fishing Report – September 20, 2026
Continuing to find some subtle changes in patterns.
