Indiana Fishing Report – April 22, 2026
Bass fishing has been very good here, with multiple tournaments posting high numbers and weights of fish being caught.
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April 22, 2026
Outdoor ‘endorsement’ moves in Minnesota Senate but stalls in state House
The ORE is part of the DNR’s “4 The Outdoors” funding initiative, which officials have developed over the past five years. The proposal would allow residents to purchase a state park vehicle permit when they renew their vehicle registration.
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Big Thunder Lake in Minnesota’s Cass County has reputation for producing big fish
Located just south of Remer in Cass County, Big Thunder Lake is one of the prettiest bodies of water where you can wet a line in these parts.
Its cedar tree-lined shorelines and gin clear water just give it a special feel; although heavily developed with homes and cabins, it still offers somewhat of a Canadian-shield vibe.
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Minnesota’s Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Minnesota published in the April 24, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Minnesota Cuffs & Collars: Plenty of otters in the Walker area?
Minnesota cuffs and collars are field reports from DNR conservation officers. These reports are from the April 24, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Steve Carney: Tips for Minnesota’s May 9, 2026 walleye opener
It’ll be hard to predict the success for the May 9 opener, still more than two weeks out, as our fickle weather recently has been so incredibly inconsistent. One step forward and two steps back.
By late last week, ice on the larger lakes had just about disappeared, though it seems the ice-out overall in north country has trended on the late side.
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Minnesota Mixed Bag: Zebra mussels confirmed in Little Cormorant Lake in Becker County
The Minnesota DNR has confirmed the presence of zebra mussels in Little Cormorant Lake, near Audubon in Becker County.
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Minnesota Letters to the Editor: Two turkeys? How about a more flexible season first?
Reader-submitted letters to the editor published in the April 24, 2026 edition of Minnesota Outdoor News.
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Perch, walleyes make Michigan’s Thousand Island Lake stand out
Supplemental stocking by the local lake association helps maintain a viable walleye fishery. There also are a lot of northern pike in Thousand Island Lake, but most are on the small side.
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