Iowa’s statewide fishing report on June 4, 2026
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on June 4, 2026.
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June 4, 2026
Rare lake sturgeon sampled in Nebraska after 681-mile swim
Fisheries biologists for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission were collecting paddlefish for a study this spring when a large and rare fish for Nebraska showed up in the net.
A 70-pound lake sturgeon was pulled from the Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam on April 14. Blake Logan and his fellow Missouri River Program biologists pulled in the net with the fish, which is listed as threatened in Nebraska. They photographed it, weighed it, and measured it at 59.6 inches in length.
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Superior National Forest restricts campfire use within Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Due to continued dry conditions and wildfire danger conditions, the Superior National Forest is issuing an Emergency Forest Order for campfire restrictions effective June 6, 2026 at 12:01 a.m. within the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW).
Wolf Ridge and The Nature Conservancy protect 928 North Shore acres in Minnesota
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and The Nature Conservancy have announced a conservation easement that will permanently protect 928 acres of forest, lakes and streams along Minnesota’s North Shore.
The protected land has high-quality freshwater resources, including the Baptism River, Sawmill Creek and Johnson Lake – all flowing to Lake Superior and supporting aquatic habitat and the health of the Great Lakes.
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Deer density estimates rise in year two of northeast Minnesota camera study
Three fawns were caught on camera at the same time in the summer of 2025 during ongoing research in northeast Minnesota designed to learn more about deer densities in areas of old growth forest.
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Ohio’s Lloyd Lynch still punching hunting tags at 101 years old
Lloyd Lynch, of Dayton, Ohio, is a lifetime deer and turkey hunter who annually hunts in three or four and sometimes five states. One year he harvested nine turkeys across five states. From the mounts on his living room wall, he has done a lifetime’s worth of trophy hunting homework.
“Lifetime” takes on a special meaning in describing Lynch because he is currently 101 years young. And he’s drawing a bead on a target that has 102 in the 10-ring.
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Steve Piatt: The anticipation, excitement of Opening Day never dissipates
Opening Day takes on a variety of meanings for sportsmen, but one common denominator is the anticipation and optimism that comes with it, whether we’re talking deer, bear, trout, walleye or pheasants.
Or spring gobblers. By the time the regular spring turkey season arrives, my wife, Paula, and I are bubbling with excitement, even after decades of pursuing longbeards.
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June is when these fishing gems shine in Michigan’s Oakland County
If you look at a map of Michigan’s Oakland County in the southeast Lower, you’ll see that it’s pockmarked with dozens of lakes. Most of them are ringed with houses and cottages, often called bedroom communities. People live there, commute to their jobs, and return home in the evening. Few take advantage of the fishing on these lakes, which is just fine with those who do.
“June produces a lot of good fishing on these lakes before the boat traffic gets too crazy,” offered avid bass angler Dan Kimmel.
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Outdoor Insights: A slice of reassuring news on the CWD front
A New York Times story this spring by Helena, Mont.-based freelance writer Jim Robbins addressed the growing challenges in containing chronic wasting disease nationwide.
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