Michigan Fishing Report – May 27, 2026
Angling effort from these ports were strong. Anglers reported catches of coho salmon, Chinook salmon, brown trout, and lake trout.
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May 27, 2026
Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift for the dad that loves the outdoors? Start here
Impervious to a “honey do” list, Father’s Day is the perfect time for Dad to park the mower and hop in the boat, pitch a tent, or open up some cool gifts for the outdoors that he either doesn’t have, or need major upgrading.
Outdoor News has options below that are sure to please him before he fires up the grill.
Study shows climate change is reducing oxygen in rivers worldwide
Global warming is causing rivers to slowly lose oxygen, threatening fish and other lives in the waterways, a new study shows.
Researchers in China used satellites and artificial intelligence to track and analyze oxygen levels in more than 21,000 rivers across the globe since 1985. They found oxygen levels have dropped an average of 2.1% since 1985, according to a study published in Science Advances.
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Man wrongly convicted of killing 2 Michigan hunters in 1990 agrees to $5.25M settlement
A man who spent nearly 21 years in prison for the deaths of two Michigan hunters agreed to a $5.25 million settlement after accusing police of failing to turn over evidence that could have helped him at trial, a lawyer said on May 18.
Jeff Titus was released in 2023 and his murder convictions were erased at the request of prosecutors.
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Steve Carney: Fine tuning your late-spring minnow choices
So far the 2026 open-water fishing season in Minnesota has been a minnow affair.
Minnows right now are producing much better than leeches or crawlers, and this trend usually continues well into June. Most of the walleyes I have caught recently have been absolutely loaded with minnows in their stomachs.
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Redear potential strong on Mautino lakes in northwest Illinois
Another big stocking of redear sunfish took place in Osprey Lake in 2025, continuing an effort to boost fishing in the collection of lakes that make up the Mautino State Fish and Wildlife Area.
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Illinois’ Outdoor Calendar
A look at upcoming outdoors-related events from across Illinois published in the May 29, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Illinois Cuffs & Collars: Caught fishing a private lake without permission
Illinois cuffs and collars are field reports from Conservation Police Officers. These reports are from the May 29, 2026 edition of Outdoor News.
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Redneck fishing tourney moved to new location in Illinois
The Redneck Fishing Tournament, known for its unique approach to removing invasive silver carp from the Illinois River, will take place in Browning this year instead of its longtime home in Bath.
The move is temporary, according to a community announcement. There was no event last year, but it is set to return this year July 31-Aug. 1.
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