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The Ohio Division of Wildlife recently launched a new research vessel for the state’s Lake Erie fishery.

State officials say the flooding at Morton’s salt mine under Lake Erie poses no immediate threat to the lake or its fisheries. But with the water’s source still unknown and the mine closed indefinitely, many

More and more shiners are moving into the river, and that means more walleyes are moving in from the lake as well.

Smallmouth bass are a good bet here, using crankbaits, jerkbaits, ned rigs, and topwater during low light periods.

The insanely good walleye bite continues here, with fish available over a wide area.

Thick weeds continue to produce a mixed bag of fish. Here’s the Minnesota fishing report on Aug. 12, 2026.

Up at the Angle, structure is the key this week.

Inshore brown trout fishing has been going well here.
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