Mississippi River Bellevue Management District Contact Person: Dave Bierman – 563-872-5495 Mississippi River water levels have fallen considerably since last week, and are still steadily falling. Fishing pressure will increase as the river settles down, but has been fairly light over the past week. Water clarity remains stained. Last updated on 04/30/2026 Pool 12, Mississippi […]
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on April 30, 2026 Read More »
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has relaxed the fishing regulations at Lake LaVerne to allow anglers to more freely harvest game fish before the lake is drained in late May as part of a lake restoration project.
Fishing regulations relaxed at Iowa’s Lake LaVerne ahead of restoration Read More »
The local DNR fisheries crew ran a fish survey on Chippewa County’s Otter Lake in 2023. They found the walleye population doing well overall, despite drop in abundance compared to the 2018 survey.
A closer look at Otter Lake’s walleye in Wisconsin’s Chippewa County Read More »
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resource invites anyone interested in fisheries management of Lake Mille Lacs to an informational meeting on the Thursday evening before fishing opener.
The in-person meeting is scheduled to discuss the status of the fishery, background on the creel survey program and 2026 results, species population modeling, and the process of setting regulations.
Minnesota DNR to host public meeting for Mille Lacs fisheries management Read More »
Here’s a look at the Iowa fishing report across the state on April 23, 2026.
Iowa’s statewide fishing report on April 23, 2026 Read More »
Winners from Livingston, Macomb and Wexford counties recently received their
2026 Pure Michigan Hunt winners get their prize packages Read More »
Ohio is celebrating an important milestone when it comes to teaching kids across the state about the importance of learning about trees and forests. Project Learning Tree (PLT), a national program, is celebrating its 45th anniversary in Ohio.
Ohio’s trees, forests focus of anniversary celebration Read More »
Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2026 season to again offer world-class fishing, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.
As walleyes from Lake Erie’s recent large hatches continue to grow, anglers can expect even more “Fish Ohio” sized walleyes to be caught in “The Walleye Capital of the World,” according to the Division of Wildlife. A Lake Erie “Fish Ohio” walleye is a fish measuring 28 inches or more in length.
Walleye, perch limits remain unchanged on Ohio waters of Lake Erie Read More »
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has finalized its multi-year effort to update the state’s long-range plan for muskellunge. The plan will be used to guide muskie management in Minnesota through 2040.
The plan uses information from recently completed studies focused on muskie survival and ecology, along with community interactions and extensive stakeholder input.
Minnesota DNR finalizes new long range muskie plan Read More »
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