Stripers: One fish daily, 28-inch minimum
New York’s striped bass anglers will have a one-fish limit this year, with the minimum size remaining intact at 28 inches.
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In many parts of state, ice anglers experience a quick end to season
Last week’s unseasonably warm weather brought a quick end to most ice-fishing opportunities in the southern half of the state. But to the north, the shorelines and main-lake ice have held up well, likely allowing at least a couple more weekends of fishing.
Low-Pressure Trout
The best time to have a few stream-side hotspots all to yourself is now
Lake Erie 2015 ice fishing still going strong
When the ice fishing first got going on Lake Erie, Catawba Island State Park and Camp Perry were about the only access sites to get onto the lake.
Proposal calls for change in bass regs
After nearly two years of work groups, discussions, meetings, and surveys, the DNR has developed a proposal to expand statewide bass-fishing opportunities.
Hatchery projects moving forward
Several slated for completion this year; more money possible
Lake Mille Lacs pike: Is it time to earn a trophy?
While DNR officials say they’re relatively satisfied with current smallmouth bass regulations for Lake Mille Lacs – regs that were loosened a year ago – some tweaking might be needed when it comes to northern pike rules
Sturgeon season ends in six hours on Black Lake
More than 300 anglers hoped to spear a sturgeon through the ice when Michigan’s Black Lake sturgeon-spearing season opened Feb. 7.
Caught in Lake Mille Lacs: a yellow perch that’s blue
Dan Hanson caught a peculiar perch while fishing the Johnson’s Portside Perch Extravaganza on Lake Mille Lacs on Saturday.
Angling for help, DNR Fisheries remains short
An already understaffed DNR Division of Fisheries faces the prospect of losing more bodies to retirement this year.
Winter flounder season could see 5-fold jump
Fluke regulations will remain intact
Catching fish when others can't: Mastering Midwinter Mind Games
It’s midwinter, and we all know what that means. Fish are lethargic and you’re in a bad mood
Stocked fish in ’14 tops 22 million
Michigan DNR officials stocked more than 22 million fish in 2014, one of numerous accomplishments outlined in the Fisheries Division’s annual report released in January.
Budget includes hatchery money
Also $8M for more access projects
Flying high again: Boating industry unveils top models for 2015
New model boats keep the best, update the rest
Lake Erie ice shaping into prime condition at islands
It looks like the Farmer’s Almanac got it right again with its prediction of a cold winter for northern Ohio
Salmon weir return is lowest in history
Chinook salmon returns at two of the three major Lake Michigan weirs were at record low levels last year, a sign DNR officials believe is tied to low prey availability.
Minnesota DNR postpones AIS training and trailer decal program
The AIS training program has been controversial, and there is legislation in the state House and Senate to repeal it.
DNR announces new special angling regulations for nearly three dozen waters in 2015
Fishing rule changes affect top walleye, smallmouth, and pike waters (among other species) including Saganaga Lake, Sea Gull, Winnibigoshish, Clitherall, and Big Birch Lake
Awaking anglers: DNR ‘rule’ creates big buzz
How does one get summer anglers fired up in January? DNR may have found a way, albeit quite by accident.
Die-offs prompt ‘Plan B’
Steelhead deaths attributed to vitamin deficiency
Are pike zones part of angling’s future?
Minnesota fisheries officials continue to move toward a new era in pike regulations in the state, one that would resemble management of some game species, complete with zones and corresponding rules.
Lawmakers: Kill AIS training program
Lawmakers have taken aim at a controversial program set to begin this year that requires anyone who tows a boat in Minnesota to complete aquatic invasive species training.
More restrictive walleye regulations for Upper Red Lake take effect Jan. 23
Upper Red Lake walleye fishing has been hot this winter, prompting the DNR to reduce the bag limit.
At LOTWs, all is well for walleyes
DNR Fisheries officials say most conclusions drawn from sampling of Lake of the Woods walleyes this past spring, summer, and fall point to a population that’s healthy
Unhappiness abounds over AIS training, decal requirement
Concern and frustration are rampant as the DNR is set to unveil new AIS testing requirements
