Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – July 9, 2024
Site Staff
July 9, 2024
Interestingly, some of the success this week came with slight adjustments while on the water.
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Metro Area Fishing Report – July 7, 2024 – video
Matt Johnson
July 7, 2024
Summertime patterns in full swing, and the bass, walleye and even pike are schooling up. Slight change in presentation, but overall, a stable week in most ways.
Muskie stocking adding more trophy opportunities in North Dakota, and pheasant spring crowing counts are up statewide
Jeff Benda
July 6, 2024
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department continued its muskie-stocking program this past year, introducing both pure muskies and tiger muskies into three major systems: Lake Audubon, Lake Ashtabula, and the Garrison Diversion Canal Lakes,
What are some of the most common fish diseases seen in Minnesota?
Joe Shead
July 6, 2024
Just like people, fish sometimes get sick.
Fish can carry a variety of diseases and parasites and are sometimes infected by bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses, or other parasites. Poor water quality, overcrowding, increased water
Central Minnesota gains new public-land parcel in Stearns County
Glen Schmitt
July 5, 2024
Outdoor enthusiasts in the central part of Minnesota will have a unique piece of public property to use in the not-too-distant future. What began as discussions two years ago is now on a fast track
James Lindner: Target these locations during peak ‘bug hatch’ season
James Lindner
July 5, 2024
It’s been an interesting season to say the least. Although we experienced the earliest ice-out I can remember in central Minnesota, the cool, wet spring put the brakes on many of the typical seasonal movements
Long-lining for walleyes – video
Terry Tuma
July 3, 2024
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests casting 15 to 20 feet out from the boat and using a line counter reel to better duplicate success. Troll at 1.5 to 2.0 miles per hour and use a braided
Doug Leier: A look at how fishing has changed in North Dakota
Doug Leier
July 3, 2024
I took a little good-natured ribbing from fisheries chief Greg Power for a column a little while back referencing his connection to our North Dakota fisheries dating back to Jimmy Carter, bell bottoms and disco
Steve Carney: In a bizarre year, it’s best to be mobile on the water
Steve Carney
July 3, 2024
Last week I was faced with a typical guide’s dilemma when I arrived at my lake of choice and met my new clients for the first time. I thought I had a handle on the
