Metro Area Fishing Report – July 20, 2025 – video
Matt Johnson
July 20, 2025
The key word this week – adapt.
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Bigger-than-average pike are in Minnesota waters, but they aren’t easy to find or catch
Staff Report
July 19, 2025
It wasn’t long ago when if you walked into a mom-and-pop bait shop in the Upper Midwest, you’d see a plus-sized northern pike mounted on the wall. A faded, stuffed pike was almost as ubiquitous
Outdoor Insights: Shining some light on the ‘Make America Beautiful Again Commission’
Rob Drieslein
July 18, 2025
In the middle of public lands and roadless rules debates, another announcement slipped past the nation’s outdoors media earlier this month. On Thursday, July 3, the Trump administration issued an executive order establishing a Make
Want to travel far and fish well? Tips for packing light in canoe country
Matthew Schultz
July 17, 2025
From my first Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness trip when I was in fifth grade to my latest, there have been two constants that seem to be inescapable: I will never find peace or enjoyment
Steve Carney: Minnesota’s summer switch means a move to leeches, crawlers for walleyes
Steve Carney
July 16, 2025
As we endure the hot summer months, the shift to using leeches and crawlers to catch walleyes is upon us. Minnows are still an option but for summertime walleyes, you can’t beat a lively leech
Minnesota Mixed Bag: Nominations sought for Outdoor News’ Outdoor Leaders Award
Staff and News Reports
July 16, 2025
Outdoor News is seeking nominations for its annual Outdoor Leaders Award, which recognizes the fine conservation work of a group from Minnesota. The deadline for nominations is July 25, and the winner will be announced
Pro Fishing Tip of the Week: Easier water’s ahead on Minnesota’s Mississippi River
Josh Wetzstein
July 16, 2025
With that being said, things should start to turn around soon as the river starts to clear. The metabolism of walleyes should start to increase, and that means one thing and one thing only: The
An increased limit coming on Minnesota’s Mille Lacs? Walleye take at one-fifth of state quota
Tim Spielman
July 16, 2025
For the second season in a row, the Lake Mille Lacs state-angler walleye kill remained at the end of June far below a quota set during state DNR-tribal co-management negotiations last winter. The difference: A
Lake of the Woods Fishing Report – July 14, 2025
Site Staff
July 14, 2025
The classic jig and frozen emerald shiner combo continues to catch nice walleyes. Hot jig colors have been orange, yellow, gold, gold/chartreuse, and orange/yellow.
