Most fishing activity is taking place in 25 to 31 feet of water. A two-rod setup continues to shine: work an active jigging line to draw fish in and trigger aggressive walleyes, while running a deadstick with a live minnow set 6 inches to 1 foot off the bottom to pick up more neutral fish.
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – January 13, 2026 Read More »
The walleye and perch bite has been pretty good lately, especially when using tip-ups for the walleye.
South Dakota Fishing Report – January 13, 2026 – video Read More »
It’s been a mixed bag in this area of late, but there are fish to be had.
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – January 13, 2026 Read More »
Nearly every day, we hear of some angler hooking up on a hard-fighting big chrome fish.
Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – January 13, 2026 Read More »
Department of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced Tuesday morning, Jan. 13, that he had signed Secretary’s Order 3447, which will require that most public lands managed by Interior are open to hunting and fishing access unless specifically closed by local managers or agency leadership.
“We’re cutting barriers and streamlining regulations so Americans have the access they deserve on our public lands,” said Burgum.
Interior issues major public lands access order Read More »
Lake Nettie is a good lake for warm-water fishing opportunities. Panfish and bass numbers are strong and the lake is home to an abundant population of northern pike, although most are under 20 inches long.
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Michigan published in the Jan. 16, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Michigan’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
Michigan cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR Conservation Officers. These reports are from the Jan. 16, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Michigan Cuffs & Collars: Charges sought for over-limit of ducks Read More »
Research from Michigan State University is protecting the Great Lakes from a dangerous threat looming specifically in and around Lake Erie.
For roughly a decade, Michigan State scientists have been studying grass carp, one of four carp species invasive to U.S. freshwater ecosystems (bighead carp, silver carp and black carp are the other three).
Michigan State University study focusing on grass carp that menace Lake Erie Read More »
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