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LAKE MILLE LACS East – Limits of slot fish were pretty common off the 5- to 8-foot rock piles, as were numbers of walleyes in the 20- to 26-inch range. Slip bobber rigs and leeches worked best in the shallow water. Better spots so far have been off Grassy Island, Hawkbill Reef and the shallow […]

Opening day of bass season is finally within sight. Trees are leafing out, flowers are blooming, and every form of wildlife imaginable is kicking into high gear. Most importantly though, the aquatic world is becoming a bevy of increased activity. Therefore, it’s no surprise that a top predator like the smallmouth bass is acutely keyed

May. 19: Pelican Lake June 2: Cedar Lake June 23: North Long Lake July 14: Rooseveldt Lake August 4: Whitefish Lake August 18: Gull Lake (Classic) June: Women Anglers of Minnesota will be holding their 24th Annual fishing tournament. Call Julie Lane at 320-679-3347 (days) for more info. June 2: The Lakeville Jaycees 9th Annual

While fishing Waubay Lake on April 20, Aberdeen angler David Koslowski hooked into a 38-inch carp that weighed 37 pounds. The fish was certified by South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks biologist Brian Blackwell.

Ramps at several areas have been closed and at least two campgrounds have been affected by floodwaters, but, barring significant rainfall, levels should now subside. For more information on ramp closures, see the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks web site at www.state.sd.us/gfp.

Associate Editor St. Paul A long winter, late spring, and low oxygen levels during that long winter notwithstanding, Minnesota’s fishing opener should turn out pretty darn good. Weather permitting. Minnesota DNR Fisheries personnel report the walleye spawn should be complete and many of those large females should already be looking for food in some of

Oct. 11-14: Great Lakes Buck-O-Rama and Game Fair at the LCO Convention Center, Hayward, WI. Thur. 4-9 p.m., Fri. 3-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. For more info call 218-730-9990. Minnesota Firearms Exchange. Call 763-434-7269 for more information. Saturday shows 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 3

Officials have outlined efforts to help the endangered Higgens’ eye pearlymussel, which once was common on the river from the Twin Cities to Missouri. Recently, the zebra mussel has contributed to the demise of the Higgens’ eye by overwhelming them and not letting them breed or breathe. Officials may attempt to boost their numbers by

The meeting will be held from 5-8 p.m. at the Heintz Center on College View Drive Southeast in Rochester. Written comments may be submitted until June 5 at the Minnesota DNR, 2300 Silver Creek Road Northeast, Rochester, MN 55906. Currently in southeast Minnesota, opportunities to ride OHVs on public land are limited to two trail