Iowa’s statewide fishing report on Nov. 25, 2025
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report from across the state on Nov. 25, 2025.
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New ‘hooking’ regulations in place for Minnesota’s ice-fishing season
The Minnesota DNR has changed the rule regulating ice anglers’ use of automatic hook-setting devices and has clarified rules about multiple hook configurations and length. These fishing rule changes will be in effect for the upcoming ice-fishing season.
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Elk proposals would lengthen Michigan hunting seasons
Michigan elk hunters would have longer harvest periods for the 2026-27 hunting cycle under draft proposals released by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
The proposals would lengthen both elk hunting periods in the northern Lower Peninsula, home to Michigan’s elk herd.
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Iowa Wildlife Action Plan Revision available for public comment
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking comments on the second comprehensive review and revision to the State Wildlife Action Plan, “Securing a Future for Fish and Wildlife: A Conservation Legacy for Iowans.”
The plan is available for review online.
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Fall trout spawn in full swing in northeast Iowa
Brilliant fall colors are not only found in trees, but also in streams and Iowa’s Manchester Fish Hatchery. These underwater splashes of color are signs that trout spawning season is in full swing.
Thanks to an increase in self-sustaining, naturally reproducing brown trout populations, there was no need to collect brown trout eggs this fall. Today, all brown trout caught by anglers have spent their entire lives in the stream. Past stockings of French Creek-strain brown trout have helped to establish wild fisheries throughout Northeast Iowa.
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Ohio wildlife wardens, K-9 get recognition from officer group
Ohio wildlife officers with the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife were recently recognized with prestigious awards from the North American Wildlife Enforcement Officers Association.
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Ohio OKs reduced deer bag limit in four counties due to EHD
The Ohio Wildlife Council approved new white-tailed deer hunting limits in Athens, Meigs, Morgan, and Washington counties for the remainder of the 2025-26 season during its meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 12, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
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New AIS grants now available from Minnesota DNR for multiple groups
The Minnesota DNR has up to $1,060,000 available to local entities such as lake associations, watershed districts, cities, and counties, as well as tribal governments, for the management of curlyleaf pondweed, Eurasian watermilfoil, flowering rush, and/or starry stonewort.
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Minnesota DNR seeks input on Lake Winnibigoshish plan update
The Minnesota DNR invites people interested in Lake Winnibigoshish to share their thoughts on prioritizing future management of the lake as an initial step in updating the lake’s management plan.
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