Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – February 16, 2026
Site Staff
February 15, 2026
Most fishing activity remains concentrated in 28 to 32 feet of water.
Minnesota
Metro Area Fishing Report – February 15, 2026 – video
Matt Johnson
February 15, 2026
Fishing is good, just need to adapt with the conditions a bit.
Top anglers start their seasons; a 2026 national bass fishing tournament preview
Joe Albert
February 15, 2026
For fans of professional bass fishing, the most wonderful time of the year starts now.
Consider: There are 31 weekends between when the two major national tournament circuits – the Major League Fishing Bass
C.B. Bylander: Most go through many stages of acceptance with new fishing regulations
C.B. Bylander
February 15, 2026
It is likely that when the 2027 Minnesota fishing regulation booklet is published, a one-character change will appear on Page 29 or so.
Specifically, where “six” has appeared for 71 years as the statewide
Commentary: When fake northern Minnesota stories go viral
Victoria Ranua
February 14, 2026
“Stray Chihuahua in Ely joins wolf pack!”
“Voices coming from beneath the ice”
Sensational headlines about northern Minnesota have appeared in my social media feeds with increasing frequency – first as standalone posts
Pheasant Fest, Quail Classic in Minneapolis set for Feb. 20-22
Staff Report
February 13, 2026
The stages are nearly set for the 2026 Pheasant Fest and Quail Classic at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Friday through Sunday, Feb. 20-22. Among them are the Bird Dog Stage, the Path to the Uplands
Changing snow trends raise some wildlife concerns during Minnesota winters
Eric Morken
February 13, 2026
Wet flakes kept flying during the first big snowfall in west-central Minnesota this past November.
It was the kind of heavy snow that lays down grasslands, and in this case, even cattails. That initial
Tips for taking advantage of the last days of the winter walleye season
Gary Roach
February 12, 2026
This late into the ice-fishing season anglers discover that walleyes get tight-lipped and tough to catch. Many taking to the ice will transition into crappie and bluegill fishing because they are much easier to find
Collaboration between private landowners, state game agency benefits North Dakota wildlife
Doug Leier
February 12, 2026
In North Dakota, more than 93% of the landscape is privately owned, making private land essential to the future of wildlife, habitat and public hunting access.
Recognizing this reality, the North Dakota Game and
