“It’s a great largemouth lake,” Kinter said. “Especially for size. There are good numbers of 20-plus-inch fish out there, particularly in the springtime. In the spring, you’ll get those big females with eggs in them for spawning, which really pushes up the weight.
Clear Fork Reservoir tabbed as a top bass lake in Ohio Read More »
This year’s sturgeon season on Michigan’s Black Lake (in Cheboygan and Presque Isle counties) ended at 8:48 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 7.
The season, which included spearing and hook-and-line fishing, was scheduled to run Feb. 7-11, or until the harvest limit of six lake sturgeon had been reached. Just 48 minutes turned out to be enough time.
Updated: Michigan’s 2026 Black Lake sturgeon season ends in 48 minutes Read More »
Here’s a look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Ohio published in the Feb. 27, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
Ohio’s Outdoor Calendar Read More »
Tory Gabriel, Ohio State University’s Sea Grant Program’s Extension leader and fisheries educator, announced that registration is underway for the 45th annual Charter Captains Conference, scheduled for March 7 at Bowling Green State University’s Firelands Campus in Huron.
The conference is open to all interested anglers and boaters who want to learn the latest information and news about topics relating to fishing and navigating in Lake Erie.
Register by Feb. 25 for upcoming Ohio charter captain conference on Lake Erie Read More »
Ohio cuffs and collars are field reports from the Division of Wildlife. These reports are from the Feb. 27, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
While Ohio’s waterways may be quiet during the winter months, the Ohio DNR (ODNR) reminds boaters that safety starts long before a boat ever returns to the water. Winter is the perfect time to complete the Ohio Boating Education Course (OBEC) and be fully prepared when boating season arrives, according to the DNR.
Boating education now offered through the winter around Ohio Read More »
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced recently the 2026 enrollment periods for both the continuous and general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), marking 40 years since the program was first opened for enrollment.
Ohio Mixed Bag: CRP opens enrollment period Read More »
Anglers often talk about barometric pressure and its impact on fishing. It’s generally understood that high pressure makes for tough fishing while low pressure can turn on the bite. But what effect does air pressure have on fish?
What to do when cold, clear, high-pressure days shut down fishing Read More »
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the Feb. 27, 2026 edition of Ohio Outdoor News.
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