Ice on lakes across the state has deteriorated of late, although another cold spell is on the way. There’s some good fishing going on – here’s what you need to know.
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Heading recently for open water on a tributary to the Mississippi River, Scott Thiede carried his blind, chair, camera, and some raw poultry to an ice shelf.
This is an area that hosts bald eagles all winter and two immature eagles soon landed to eat the chicken. An adult eagle suddenly made a swift pass and snatched some chicken meat with its sharp talons, much to the dismay of one of the youngsters.
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Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Jan. 23, 2026 edition of Wisconsin Outdoor News.
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The local Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fisheries team ran a comprehensive survey on Little Green Lake in 2024 and found all populations of all game fish and panfish species to be in good shape.
Panfish abundant, but run small, in Wisconsin’s Little Green Lake Read More »
The conservation officer wasn’t pleased. Nor were the ice anglers who happened by that winter afternoon.
The site: a Mississippi River backwater near Wabasha in southeastern Minnesota, a mile or so from a common entry point for anglers who were willing to get their cardio in by chasing bluegills, black crappies, perch, and northern pike.
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The reservation period to access blinds for up-close viewing of
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Every year, muskies slip over the dam on Busse Lake’s southeast corner and drift into the narrow flow of Salt Creek. If no one intervened, many would continue downstream through DuPage County, eventually disappearing into the Des Plaines River.
This is why, twice each year, the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s fisheries team launches its muskie salvage operation, working in partnership with the Illinois DNR to keep the powerful muskies in the lake.
‘Runaway’ muskies regularly returned to Busse Lake in Illinois Read More »
Moving the Oct. 31 Lake Winnebago sturgeon spearing license deadline closer to the February season date could end up increasing the cost of the $20 tag by three, four or even five times.
Sturgeon enthusiasts have questioned the need for the early purchase deadline on-and-off over the years, with the topic coming up again recently by readers of this newspaper.
Take a Kid Fishing Weekend in Minnesota continues through today,
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