Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – April 28, 2026
What to know as the Minnesota Fishing Opener approaches.
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April 28, 2026
Niagara Falls (N.Y.) Fishing Report – April 28, 2026
In the lower Niagara River, warmer water temperatures have triggered seasonal movements.
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Orleans County (N.Y.) Fishing Report – April 28, 2026
The spring big lake trolling action around the Orleans County Oak Orchard waters continues to be good.
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Researchers say Isle Royale moose are down, wolves up
Wolves on the remote island of Isle Royale in Lake Superior appear to be thriving, and they’re making deep dents in the moose population that they rely on as a leading food source, according to a report released Monday.
Isle Royale is a 134,000-acre national park in far western Lake Superior between Grand Marais, Minn., and Thunder Bay, Canada. The island is a natural laboratory, offering scientists a rare opportunity to observe wolves and moose largely free from human influence.
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Flooding on Wisconsin’s Wolf River not a big deal for spawning sturgeon
Heavy flooding along the Wolf River in Outagamie, Waupaca, and Shawano counties this spring has put a damper on opportunities to watch the annual ritual of Winnebago system lake sturgeon spawning in the river.
However, the high water is not expected to have a long-term effect on the fishery and the fish are dealing with the situation, according to DNR Fish Biologist Margaret Stadig, who runs the DNR’s sturgeon program.
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Panfish hit by kill, but Ramsey’s catfish and bass thrive in Fayette County, Ill.
A fish kill in 2024 dampened expectations that Ramsey Lake would soon become a “top tier” fishing lake in Illinois.
Dampened them, maybe – but it didn’t defeat them. Bass and catfish remain strong in the cozy 54-acre Fayette County lake.
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Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the May 1, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Missouri Department of Conservation investigates reports of paddlefish abuse at Lake of the Ozarks
The Missouri Department of Conservation is investigating after several paddlefish were recently found in the Lake of the Ozarks mutilated, skinned or cut open, prompting concerns over suspected illegal activity.
At least three fish were found with apparent cuts or severe injuries, according to McClure’s Guide Service. Two fish were discovered with profane messages carved into them.
Missouri Department of Conservation asking public for info in bald eagle shooting
The Missouri Department of Conservation is investigating the death of a bald eagle in the Bootheel area of the state. The agency posted on their Facebook page April 13 that the bird was found shot to death at an intersection.
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